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Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program
Reimbursement support for secondary suites
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program offers a $5,000 reimbursement grant for each new or legalized secondary suite in Cold Lake. It supports residential projects that create or legalize secondary suites in eligible districts and meet local building requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Cold Lake
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a new secondary suite
- Legalization of an existing, unapproved secondary suite
Documents Needed
- Project description explaining how it meets the program criteria
- Approved Development Permit and/or Building Permit, if required
- Certified copy of title for the property
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Cold Lake
- Owners of single detached dwellings with eligible secondary suites
Who is not eligible
- Properties with tax arrears
- Projects already funded by another municipal, provincial, or federal grant
Eligible expenses
- Costs incurred to develop a secondary suite, as reimbursed after completion
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that have already received funding from another municipal, provincial, or federal grant program
- Projects without the required permits, unless the policy allows consideration before permit approval
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cold Lake
- RE, RIA, RIB, R2, and RMX districts
Processing and Agreement
- Applicant meets with the Planning and Development Department before applying
- Administration reviews the application and makes a recommendation to Council
- Council approves or denies the application
- Approved applicants sign a Reimbursement Grant Agreement with the City
- Funds are released after the project receives a Development Completion Certificate
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A meeting with the Planning and Development Department is required before applying.
- The program is subject to an annual Council review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Secondary Suite Development 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 Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program?
This program offers a $5,000 reimbursement grant for each new or legalized secondary suite in Cold Lake. It supports residential projects that create or legalize secondary suites in eligible districts and meet local building requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program program?
To be eligible for the Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program program, you must:
New or legalized secondary suite
Eligible Cold Lake district
Compliant property and permits
What expenses are eligible under Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program?
Creation of a new secondary suite
Legalization of an existing, unapproved secondary suite
Who can I contact for more information about the Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program?
You can contact City of Cold Lake by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program available?
The Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program is a Grant and Funding