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North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding support for attainable housing projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
North Perth supports attainable and affordable housing projects through grants and fee relief. Funding may cover planning and building fees, additional dwelling units, conversion and expansion projects, and tax increment support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of affordable or attainable rental housing
- Construction of additional residential units, secondary suites, or garden suites
- Conversion, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse for housing
- Expansion of eligible mixed-use or multi-residential buildings
- Rehabilitation of vacant or underused buildings for housing
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project description and proposed improvements
- Supporting photos of existing conditions
- Plans, sketches, or drawings
- Contractor quotes and project financing details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered owners of eligible properties
- Assessed owners of eligible properties
- Tenants with written owner consent
- Homeowners adding secondary or garden suites
- Owners of eligible residential, mixed-use, or rental properties
Who is not eligible
- Tenants applying without written owner consent
- Applicants for properties outside the designated CIPA
- Projects that are only routine replacements or maintenance
- Applicants with property tax arrears or other outstanding municipal obligations
Eligible expenses
- Planning, permit, and development-related municipal fees
- Construction and renovation costs for eligible housing conversion or expansion
- Building code, fire code, and accessibility improvements
- Professional engineering, architecture, or planning services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive costs started before approval
- Costs already incurred before the CIP was adopted
- Performance securities such as letters of credit
- Required professional studies under the DC rebate program
- Costs tied to tribunal, board, or court proceedings
Eligible geographic areas
- North Perth
- Primary CIPA: Listowel and Atwood
- Secondary CIPA: Monkton, Gowanstown, Trowbridge, Newry, Britton, Molesworth, Kurtzville, and Donegal
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants should consult the CIP Administrator before submitting.
- Applications are reviewed and evaluated by the CIP Implementation Committee.
- Approved applicants sign a financial assistance agreement and, where required, an attainable housing agreement registered on title.
- Applicants are notified if their application is incomplete, approved, or refused.
- Applications refused by the Committee may be appealed to Council, unless refusal is due to lack of funding.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until annual funding is exhausted.
- An agreement must be signed and registered on title for approved residential units.
- Eligible rental rates are reviewed annually and may be adjusted by the Municipality.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult the CIP Administrator before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
North Perth supports attainable and affordable housing projects through grants and fee relief. Funding may cover planning and building fees, additional dwelling units, conversion and expansion projects, and tax increment support.
How much funding can be received?
North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
Within designated CIPA
Rental affordable or attainable housing
Improves or rehabilitates property
What expenses are eligible under North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Creation of affordable or attainable rental housing
Construction of additional residential units, secondary suites, or garden suites
Conversion, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse for housing
Expansion of eligible mixed-use or multi-residential buildings
Rehabilitation of vacant or underused buildings for housing
Who can I contact for more information about the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact Municipality of North Perth by email at ebewick@northperth.ca or by phone at 519-291-2950.
Where is the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a Grant and Funding