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Northern Housing Incentive Program
Encourages new residential housing development in northern communities
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Northern Housing Incentive Program provides up to $200,000 in grant funding to local governments to encourage the construction of new market-rate and affordable multi-unit housing through direct developer incentives. This funding supports initiatives that address community housing needs and promote economic development by increasing residential housing supply in eligible regions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new multi-unit market rate or affordable housing developments.
- Conversion of commercial or institutional buildings into new residential housing units.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities located within Northern Development's service region
- Regional districts located within Northern Development's service region
Who is not eligible
- Organizations involved in subsidized housing.
- Businesses engaged in supportive housing projects.
- Entities operating transition housing facilities.
- Companies focused on emergency or homeless shelters.
- Operators of retirement homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
Eligible expenses
- Direct financial incentive provided to developers upon completion of new multi-unit residential housing projects (provided through the local government as a pass-through grant).
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants located within Northern Development’s service region.
Additional information
- Approved grant funds are disbursed in one payment after project completion and submission of satisfactory reporting documentation.
- The grant provided to local governments must be fully passed along to the developer as a direct incentive.
- Reporting must include the final occupancy permit and use the designated Northern Housing Incentive Reporting Form.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and late applications will automatically be moved to the next funding cycle.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Housing Incentive Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Housing Incentive Program. 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 Northern Housing Incentive Program?
The Northern Housing Incentive Program provides up to $200,000 in grant funding to local governments to encourage the construction of new market-rate and affordable multi-unit housing through direct developer incentives. This funding supports initiatives that address community housing needs and promote economic development by increasing residential housing supply in eligible regions.
How much funding can be received?
Northern Housing Incentive Program Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Northern Housing Incentive Program program?
To be eligible for the Northern Housing Incentive Program program, you must:
Applicant must be a municipality or regional district within Northern Development's service region.
Project must involve construction of at least four new self-contained residential dwelling units.
Renovations to existing units are ineligible.
What expenses are eligible under Northern Housing Incentive Program?
Construction of new multi-unit market rate or affordable housing developments.
Conversion of commercial or institutional buildings into new residential housing units.
Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Housing Incentive Program?
You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) by email at info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca or by phone at 250-561-2525.
Where is the Northern Housing Incentive Program available?
The Northern Housing Incentive Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Northern Housing Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Northern Housing Incentive Program is a Grant and Funding