Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program
The main purpose of the HAF - Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program is to incentivize, by way of grants, the development of new dwelling units in low density areas over the CMHC, HAF funding period (2023 – 2026). The HAF - Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program includes an incentive grant for landowners to be disbursed upon the final inspection of the building.
Offered by Moncton Impact
Amount
A grant in the amount of $10,000, disbursed upon approval of the Application after the project's final inspection, with one application per property
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Who can apply
This Policy applies to landowners proposing to develop an additional dwelling unit on a property with one dwelling unit. The supply of an additional dwelling unit may be through new construction, renovation, re-use and re-purposing of existing buildings or accessory buildings.
- The proposed development must add one accessory dwelling unit to the subject property
yielding a maximum of two dwelling units.
- The additional dwelling unit may be through, but not limited to, the addition of an accessory
dwelling unit or garden suite.
- This grant is only eligible to developments that have applied for a building permit after the
signing of the contribution agreement between CMHC and the City of Moncton.
Only one application may be made per property and applications will be processed in order of
receipt.
Where the property for which an Application has been submitted is found to be in
violation or contravention to any City of Moncton by-law or is subject to any outstanding work orders or any other enforcement procedures of the City of Moncton or any other governmental authority, the application may be refused or pending grant disbursements may be cancelled.
About the funding
The HAF - Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program includes an incentive grant for landowners to be disbursed upon the final inspection of the building.
- Prior to approval and disbursement (note: the Director of Planning and Development is the
signing authority of the application review committee), the project’s final inspection shall be completed and approved by the Building Inspector.
- Upon approval of the Application, a grant in the amount of $10,000 will be disbursed.
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- Grant funding is dependent on federal funding from the HAF. Despite the approval of an
Application, scheduled disbursements may be cancelled at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Development, or designate thereof, where there is indication that HAF funding is depleted or will be revoked.
- Although applicants may submit more than one Application, the consideration and
potential approval of subsequent Applications will be contingent upon any funds remaining at the latter part of the HAF funding period.
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Grant for Existing Affordable Housing | Grant | Grant equal to up to 100% of the fees and costs for building and development permits, demolition permits and variances, based on a prioritization score of up to 400 points and prorated by the percentage of the building with affordable or sleeping units | Open |
| Affordable Housing Grant for New Developments | Grant | A grant equaling up to 100% of the fees and costs for building and development permits, demolition permits, subdivision approvals, Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, variances and Planning Advisory Committee applications, based on prioritization scoring (maximum 450 points) and prorated by the percentage of the building that includes affordable or sleeping units | Open |
| Agri-Land Accessibility and Enhancement | Grant | Up to 50% (re-development of inactive land) or 30% (other land elements) of eligible costs, maximum combined annual contribution of $7,000 for program elements 1 – 5 (not to exceed a combined total of $35,000 over April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2028) | Open |
| Business Improvement Area Missing Middle Residential Infill Grant Program | Grant | $15,000 per new dwelling unit, not to exceed $150,000 per development (a total of 10 new dwelling units) | Open |
