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City of Guelph welcomes federal funding to continue creating opportunities for housing

Guelph, Ont., March 21, 2025 – The City of Guelph is welcoming the receipt of its second round of funding through the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. This investment will help the City continue its important work to improve housing supply and affordability. “Our government is committed to removing barriers and cutting red tape to enable housing development, and these partnerships with the City of Guelph will do just that,” said the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. The Housing Accelerator Fund is designed to provide municipalities with financial support to fast track the creation of new homes. In January 2024, the federal government announced $21.4 million for the City of Guelph over three years to create opportunities for 739 new housing… Continue reading City of Guelph welcomes federal funding to continue creating opportunities for housing

This entry was posted in House and home and tagged affordable housing, CMHC, federal government, Housing Accelerator Fund, housing supply on March 21, 2025.

City of Guelph makes City-owned land available for affordable housing

Non-profits can submit proposals to build and operate 12+ new affordable housing units Guelph, Ont., February 25, 2025 – In a significant step towards addressing the growing need for affordable rental housing, the City of Guelph is making City-owned land at 14 Edinburgh Road South available for development of affordable housing. As part of the project, the City will contribute the nearly half-acre property to a non-profit selected through a request for proposals process. In addition to the City-contributed property, up to $1.5 million in grant funding is available to the successful proponent to build and operate the new rental housing units. “We are excited to contribute this land and funding to create more opportunities for affordable housing,” said City of Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie.… Continue reading City of Guelph makes City-owned land available for affordable housing

This entry was posted in House and home and tagged 14 Edinburgh Road South, affordable housing, Housing Accelerator Fund, non-profits, request for proposals, RFP on February 25, 2025.

City of Guelph offers grants for those looking to build affordable housing

Guelph, Ont., February 12, 2025 – The City of Guelph is launching new grants to support homeowners, landlords, non-profits and developers who are looking to build affordable housing in Guelph. Yesterday, City Council approved the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)—part of the City’s eight commitments in its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) action plan. “The Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan grants are one way that we’re making it easier to build more affordable housing in Guelph,” said City of Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie. “Through strong partnerships with other levels of government, we will continue to create opportunities for housing that meets the needs of our community.” The program will offer grants to those looking to add a new affordable unit to their home, turn vacant… Continue reading City of Guelph offers grants for those looking to build affordable housing

This entry was posted in Community Improvement Plan and tagged additional dwelling unit, affordable housing, apartment, grants, Housing Accelerator Fund, in-law suite, new affordable housing unit, tiny home, vacant unit renewal on February 12, 2025.

City of Guelph approves new strategy to make homes more affordable, deliver diverse housing options

Housing Affordability Strategy will guide the City’s actions to improve housing affordability over the next decade Guelph, Ont., December 11, 2024 – Yesterday, City Council approved a new strategy to increase homes that are affordable in Guelph over the next decade. The Housing Affordability Strategy outlines 30 actions the City can take to improve housing affordability and monitor progress over time. “We know there is a housing crisis happening across Canada, including here in Guelph,” said Tara Baker, Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Guelph. “Our Housing Affordability Strategy is one part of helping address this crisis. By working with others to bring more affordable homes to Guelph, we can help residents access housing that meets their needs.” The City of Guelph is expected… Continue reading City of Guelph approves new strategy to make homes more affordable, deliver diverse housing options

This entry was posted in Planning and Building, Plans and strategies and tagged Housing Accelerator Fund, housing affordability, housing affordability strategy on December 11, 2024.