Housing Accelerator Fund is Now Accepting Action Plans

Announcing the official opening of the Housing Accelerator Fund's (HAF) application portal.

Visit HAF for more information or start your application

Quick facts:

• The HAF is part of a larger toolbox of federal measures to support the creation of housing supply through Canada's National Housing Strategy (NHS), an ambitious 10-year plan that will invest more than $82 billion to give more Canadians a place to call home. Progress on programs and initiatives under the NHS is updated quarterly at www.placetocallhome.ca.

• The application window will be open for 45 days, closing on Friday, August 18th, 2023. Local governments are encouraged to visit the HAF web page to access pre-application resources, including a step-by-step application guide. A CMHC representative will also be available for any assistance they need with the application process.

• The Government of Canada will continue negotiating an agreement with Quebec to ensure municipalities in the province can access the program while respecting the province’s laws.

“Every level of government has a part to play in building the housing Canadians need. That’s why, the Government of Canada is working with municipalities to cut red tape and speed up housing approvals at the local level to fast track the creation of 100,000 additional homes across the country. The Housing Accelerator Fund will help local governments make lasting changes to our housing system so that we can improve and increase housing supply for years to come. Through innovation and partnerships with local governments we can build the homes we need in our cities and towns, creating affordable, inclusive, and diverse communities. We will continue to work to make life more affordable and create stronger, more prosperous communities from coast to coast to coast.”— The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion

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