Housing in Guelph: Funding and incentive programs

Housing in Guelph

Funding and incentive programs

We are actively partnering with other levels of government and delivering City-led funding programs to fast-track affordable housing development approvals. We are taking necessary and significant steps to address the housing crisis. Learn more about our programs and resources below.

Funding received

Housing Accelerator Fund

The Federal Government awarded the City with $21.4 million to fund eight initiatives under the Council-approved Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Action Plan.

Building Faster Fund

The Province has awarded the City with $4.68 million for meeting provincial housing targets. Funding will be invested in housing or community-enabling infrastructure.

Streamlining Development Approvals Fund

The Province has provided the City with $1.75 million to help modernize, streamline and accelerate processes for managing and approving housing applications.

Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund

The Province awarded the City $2.1 million to replace and improve water and wastewater infrastructure to enable 150 shovel-ready housing units in Guelph by 2027.

Other funding

Municipalities rely on specific sources of revenue to pay for the infrastructure needed to support a growing community, such as development charges, parkland dedication and property tax.

Funding available for housing

Property tax exemption: Learn more about tax exemption programs available for non-market housing providers and other non-profit organizations.
Affordable Housing Financial Incentives Program (AHFIP): Learn more about a City-initial financial incentives program for affordable housing.
Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan: Building affordable housing in Guelph? Our grants can help! Our Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan grants make it easier than ever to add an affordable unit to your home, turn vacant units into affordable housing, or build new affordable housing in Guelph. Learn more and apply today.
Affordable Housing Seed Funding program: Coming spring 2025! Are you a non-profit interested in building affordable housing? Explore seed funding grants to help you cover your pre-construction costs.