North Bay Growth CIP, Housing Target Area Incentive
Also known as: North Bay Housing Incentive
North Bay's Growth CIP housing incentive covers up to 75% of eligible costs, to $25,000 per new dwelling unit, for urban-area properties connected to municipal sewer and water. It pairs with municipal fee waivers and tax incentives for affordable housing, and with Housing Accelerator Fund top-up streams (Year 2 intake ran January 2026). Pre-consult with growthcip@northbay.ca (705-474-0400 ext. 2414) before applying.
Key facts
- Amount
- Up to 75% of costs
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- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Next intake not announced watch this page or subscribe to the calendar
- Your share
- See terms
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- Who qualifies
- Property owner, developer, homeowner, nonprofit
- Properties must connect to municipal sewer and water services
- Urban-area properties get the full per-unit maximum
- Evaluated against eligibility criteria and available funding per stream
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Application process
Call first. This funder expects contact with a program officer before you apply.
- Pre-consultation with Growth CIP staff
- Apply during the announced intake window (Year 2 intake: January 2026)
- Award decision
- Building permit within 90 days of approval (top-up streams)
- Grant paid per program terms
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Stacking
- North Bay Growth CIP Top-Up Funding Streams (HAF Year 2), HAF Year 2 top-up funding streams layer on top of the base housing incentive; applicants choose one top-up stream.
Common questions
How much can I get per unit?
Up to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $25,000 per dwelling unit in the urban area. Rural properties without municipal sewer/water connections are not eligible.
When can I apply?
Housing funding has run on announced intake windows tied to Housing Accelerator Fund years, the Year 2 window was January 1-31, 2026, with awards in March 2026. Contact staff about the next intake.
Are there extra incentives for affordable housing?
Yes, the Growth CIP provides municipal fee waivers and tax incentives for eligible new affordable housing projects, and a dedicated $1M affordable-rental top-up stream ran with DNSSAB partnership requirements.
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: