The City is working to encourage residents, builders and developers to offer a wider range of housing options, like basement and garage apartments and smaller developments.
This More diverse housing creates benefits for our community and:
- Can lead to affordable housing by offering residents more places to live with affordable prices.
- Meets different housing needs for seniors, families, singles and newcomers. This can lead to inclusive neighbourhoods with housing that works for people at all stages of life. Strengthens the local economy by helping more people live close to work, schools and services.
- Is better for the environment by creating walkable communities.
Funding and Incentive Programs
Explore City of Burlington programs along with federal funding and financing options to see what you qualify for. Use our tools, guides, and reports to plan your housing project and reach your goals.
City of Burlington Programs
Federal Programs
- Build Canada Homes
- CMHC Seed Funding
- MLI Select
- Affordable Housing Fund
- Green Municipal Fund
- CMHC Refinance for Building Secondary Suites
Housing Support – Help to find Housing
Resources
Toolkits and Guides
- Find out if your property can have a detached Additional Residential Unit (ARU) using the ARU Look-up Tool
- Garage Conversion Toolkit
- CMHC Housing Design Catalogue