The Town of Cobourg is excited to announce the intake for the Affordable & Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2023. The CIP provides a comprehensive tool kit of financial incentive programs specifically designed to help stimulate the development and availability of affordable and rental housing in the community. The CIP is also aimed at encouraging the implementation of sustainable, urban and accessible design, particularly associated with affordable and rental housing projects.
To address Cobourg's housing shortage, a priority has been set to increase the supply of purpose-built rental housing, smaller units, second units, mixed-income developments and emergency and transitional housing.
Financial Incentives |
Incentives contained within the Affordable and Rental Housing CIP include:
Rental Housing Planning and Building Fee Waiver Program - Grant
Rental Housing Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Reduction Program - Grant Rental Housing Development Charge Program - Grant
Rental Housing Property Tax Increment Grant Program - Grant No maximum amount, dependent on increase in property taxes
Second Unit Planning and Building Fee Reduction Program - Grant
Second Unit Renovation and Construction Grant Program - Grant
Second Unit Renovation and Construction Loan Program - Loan
Emergency and Transitional Housing Planning and Building Fee Program 100% of fees paid on specified applications for emergency / transitional housing. No maximum
Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Planning and Building Fee Reduction Program - Grant Up to 50% of fees paid on specified applications for residential development projects. No maximum.
Affordable Housing and Home Ownership Development Charge Grant Program - Grant 1) Maximum $30,000. 50% of the costs associated with preparing an ESA, RA, Assessment and Monitoring Plan; 2) Maximum $100,000. 50% of the costs associated with filing an RSC; 3) Maximum $100,000. 50% of the costs associated with complying with a certificate of property use.
Universal Design Grant Program - Grant
Universal Design Loan Program - Loan
Sustainable Design Grant Program - Grant Both retrofits and new construction are eligible.
Sustainable Design Loan Program - Loan
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Eligible Projects |
Purpose-Built Rental Housing: Smaller Units: Second Units: Mixed-income Developments: Emergency and Transitional Housing: Transitional housing refers to a supportive and temporary type of accommodation that is meant to bridge the gap from homelessness to permanent housing by offering structure, supervision, support, life skills, and in some cases, education, and training. |
Who Can Apply? |
The 2023 CIP program will apply to eligible affordable and rental housing proposals in the Town of Cobourg in accordance with the CIP program requirements. Proposals may be submitted by: • Cobourg property owners |
Application Deadline |
The 2023 Community Improvement Plan application deadline is Thursday, August 31, 2023. |
Application Form |
The Town of Cobourg strongly encourages all interested applicants to speak with a member of our planning staff to ensure eligibility of your project prior to submitting an application. Phone: 905-372-1005
Supporting Documents:
Application Forms:
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Contact Information |
For additional information regarding the Affordable and Rental Housing CIP or for assistance with your application, contact the Planning Department at: Victoria Hall, 2nd Floor |
Open House Sessions |
Join us for one of the following open houses to speak with Town Planners.
Thursday, July 6th
5pm - 7pm (Drop-In) Venture13 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre 739 D'Arcy Street |