HAF Missing Middle Intensification Grant
The goal of the Housing Accelerator Fund Middle Intensification (Infill and ADU) Grant Program is to develop new dwelling units on properties containing existing buildings in the City of Fredericton (“City”) during the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) funding period (2024-2026).
This Program applies to landowners constructing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a net new unit on a property containing an existing building.
Offered by Fredericton Planning and Development
Amount
$15,000 per net new unit
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Who can apply
This Program applies to landowners constructing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a net new unit on a property containing an existing building. The net new dwelling unit(s) may be the result of new construction, renovation, re-use or re-purposing of existing buildings or accessory buildings.
- Units must be located in the City of Fredericton.
- Projects must be connected to municipal water and sanitary sewer services.
- Applicants must be the owner of the land.
- Units must be used as long-term tenancy – defined as a lease with term of greater than six months.
- The proposed project must comply with By-law No. Z-5, a Zoning By-law for the City of Fredericton
and By-law No. R-15, A Building By-law for the City of Fredericton both as amended from time to time.
- Only developments that have applied for a building permit after the December 12, 2023 signing
of the Housing Accelerator Fund Contribution Agreement between CMHC and the City of Fredericton are eligible for grants.
- Applicants must add one net new unit to the subject property resulting in a minimum of two
dwelling units on the property.
- Construction must be completed within twelve (12) months of the issuance of a building permit.
Not eligible:
Ineligible Projects include the creation of Short-Term Rental units
About the funding
A grant amount of $15,000 per new net new unit is available to successful Applicants.
Grants from this Program cannot be used in conjunction with other City HAF initiatives/grants.
As per CMHC requirements for the HAF program, contributions from the City from HAF funds may be used in conjunction with other Provincial, CMHC or federal government programs if applicable and available.
Upon completion of the construction of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a net new unit on a property containing an existing building:
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- All payments will be made by direct deposit only.
- A final building inspection by the Building Inspector for the City of Fredericton shall be completed,
the results of which being acceptable to the City
- A copy of a validly executed lease agreement between the owner of the ADU(s) and tenants
provided to the City of Fredericton; and
- Satisfaction of any other conditions under this grant program.
Grants will not be disbursed if the Applicant has not completed construction within twelve (12) months of the date the building permit is issued.
Grants will not be disbursed if the Applicant has property tax arrears or water/sewer arrears with the City or if the project is in violation of City by-laws or has any outstanding City orders.
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| HAF Modular and Manufactured Grant Program | Grant | Grants of up to $20,000 per unit for projects receiving funding under other HAF initiatives, up to $10,000 per unit for projects not receiving funding under other HAF initiatives, and $5,000 per unit for projects funded under the HAF Missing Middle Intensification (Infill and ADU) grant program | Open |
