Attainable Housing Rebate Program

The Township encourages the development of attainable housing by providing a mechanism for the potential rebate of development charges, building permit fees, planning fees, and entranceway permit fees for Eligible Housing Units that meet the criteria and conditions as outlined in the policy.

Program Details

The Township may refund eligible fees, subject to funding, that are paid at the time a building permit was issued where it is determined that the proposed development meets the eligibility criteria.

Where an applicant has received financial assistance from the District Municipality of Muskoka for the affordable housing development, evidence of that assistance will be sufficient for approval of the applicable rebates from the Township.

Please view the Attainable Housing Rebate Program Policy for further information.

Eligibility Limits for Attainable Housing Rebate Program

Singles/Semi’s/Duplexes
1. Building, together with lot, would not have an assessed value greater than the criteria established by applicable programs of the District of Muskoka.
2. Dwelling would not be larger than 1,200 square feet.
3. The premises are for permanent residential occupancy.

Secondary Dwelling Unit
1. Building, together with lot, would not have an assessed value greater than the criteria established by applicable programs of the District of Muskoka.
2. Dwelling would not be larger than 1,200 square feet.
3. The premises are for permanent residential occupancy.

Apartments (2 or more bedrooms)
1. Building, together with lot, would not have an assessed value greater than the criteria established by applicable programs of the District of Muskoka.
2. Dwelling would not be larger than 900 square feet.
3. The premises are for permanent residential occupancy.

Apartments (1 bedroom or less)
1. Building, together with lot, would not have an assessed value greater than the criteria established by applicable programs of the District of Muskoka.
2. Dwelling would not be larger than 800 square feet.
3. The premises are for permanent residential occupancy.

District of Muskoka Programs for Builders and Developers

To help increase the supply of available affordable housing, the District offers funding to encourage the development of affordable housing across Muskoka. Read more about their current programs here.