Housing Accelerator Fund

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In Jan. 2024, the City of St. Catharines secured an investment of $25.7 million to boost the housing supply in the city. The funding is through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a $4 billion initiative that offers financial support to local governments for expediting the development of new homes.

On Aug. 26, 2024, the proposed increase to the grant amount for the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program was approved. The amendments increase the value of the ADU grant to a maximum of $40,000, for the construction of interior ADUs, and to a maximum of $80,000, for the construction of exterior ADUs, subject to available funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund. The amendment also revises the application requirement for a complete ADU application to be made within 90 days of Building Permit issuance and permits property owners to submit more than one ADU application per property.

Notice of Decision was issued in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act on Aug. 29, 2024. Notice of appeal must be received by the City Clerk no later than Sept. 18, 2024.

To make an application, visit: https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/planning-and-development/planning-and-development-community-improvement-plan.aspx


In Jan. 2024, the City of St. Catharines secured an investment of $25.7 million to boost the housing supply in the city. The funding is through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a $4 billion initiative that offers financial support to local governments for expediting the development of new homes.

On Aug. 26, 2024, the proposed increase to the grant amount for the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program was approved. The amendments increase the value of the ADU grant to a maximum of $40,000, for the construction of interior ADUs, and to a maximum of $80,000, for the construction of exterior ADUs, subject to available funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund. The amendment also revises the application requirement for a complete ADU application to be made within 90 days of Building Permit issuance and permits property owners to submit more than one ADU application per property.

Notice of Decision was issued in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act on Aug. 29, 2024. Notice of appeal must be received by the City Clerk no later than Sept. 18, 2024.

To make an application, visit: https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/planning-and-development/planning-and-development-community-improvement-plan.aspx


Questions and Comments

Welcome to the Housing Accelerator Fund discussion page. We invite you to share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback on the proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Program amendment. Your input is essential in shaping the future of St. Catharines.

Please submit your comments and questions using this tool. Our team will review all submissions and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. We encourage respectful and constructive dialogue.

Thank you for your participation and for helping to enhance our community!

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Page last updated: 29 Aug 2024, 01:35 PM