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Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

Funding for water infrastructure and safety

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

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Funding available
$ 35,000,000
Up to 73% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Municipalities in Ontario, defined under the Municipal Act, 2001.
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Overview

This program provides up to $30 million per project to support health and safety water infrastructure. It funds drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects that address critical health and safety issues and help maintain housing stock.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$35,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
73%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2025
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program adds new stream

The program now includes a fifth funding stream for municipalities that do not levy development charges.

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The Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program now lists 5 funding streams instead of 4 after adding the Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream. This new stream supports municipalities that do not levy development charges and funds roads, bridges, and water systems that enable new housing and help protect the existing housing supply.

Official source: ontario.ca
September 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities in Ontario, defined under the Municipal Act, 2001.
  • Indigenous communities in Ontario, defined as Band Councils under the Indian Act (i.e., Indian Act Band Councils).

Who is not eligible

  • Conservation authorities
  • Privately-owned water systems

Eligible expenses

  • Capital costs for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection infrastructure.
  • Pre-construction planning and design work.
  • Project optimization or performance review related to eligible assets.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects that have already started construction.
  • Planning and design as stand-alone projects.
  • Assets located on private land.
  • Land acquisition costs.
  • Privately-owned water systems.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Development, rehabilitation and expansion of core water, wastewater, stormwater, water management, flood and erosion infrastructure projects.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Register or log in to TPON and open the application portal
    • Use the Province of Ontario’s Transfer Payment Ontario portal.
    • Review contact information and ensure an authorized representative is identified.
  • Step 2: Complete the application and gather supporting documents
    • Fill out the MHIP-HSWS application form.
    • Upload the required supporting documents through TPON.
  • Step 3: Submit the application online
    • Submit the completed form and documents through TPON by the deadline.
    • Scanned forms are not accepted.
  • Step 4: Receive confirmation and wait for review
    • An automated acknowledgement and file number are emailed to the primary applicant.
    • Applications are then assessed and evaluated by the Province.
  • Step 5: Approval and agreement
    • If approved, the Province issues a project-specific Transfer Payment Agreement for signature.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Supporting documents uploaded through TPON
  • Any required declaration of EA exemption, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Application completeness.
  • Project eligibility and readiness.
  • Technical merit.
  • Financial capacity.
  • Joint projects may receive additional consideration.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline.
  • Projects are assessed and evaluated based on the information submitted.
  • Approved projects require a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province.
  • Funding is released after milestone requirements are met and reported.
  • The primary applicant is responsible for project management and reporting.

Additional information

  • Applications are closed.
  • Detailed program guidelines and FAQs are available for reference.

Contacts

MHIP@ontario.ca

Official sources

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

Program guide

Health and Safety Water StreamHousing-Enabling Core Servicing StreamHousing-Enabling Water Systems Fund
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Program

What is the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?

This program provides up to $30 million per project to support health and safety water infrastructure. It funds drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects that address critical health and safety issues and help maintain housing stock.

How much funding can be received?

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Funds up to 73% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program?

To be eligible for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program, you must: Ontario municipalities or First Nations Project addresses health and safety No construction started

What expenses are eligible under Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?

Capital costs for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection infrastructure. Pre-construction planning and design work. Project optimization or performance review related to eligible assets.

Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?

You can contact Government of Ontario by email at MHIP@ontario.ca.

Where is the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program available?

The Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program is a Grant and Funding