The HAF Grant Program (2024-2026) is a temporary grant program that delivers funding to increase housing supply through the following targeted grant streams.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant (New Pilot Program)
Status: Accepting Applications
Description: The Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant provides property owners $15,000 toward the creation of secondary suites and $25,000 towards the creation of garden suites. Secondary suites are new units integrated into the primary residence and garden suites are units physically separate from the primary residence.
Affordable Homeownership Grant (New)
Status: Accepting Applications
Description: The Affordable Homeownership Grant provides up to $25,000 per each new affordable homeownership unit. Applicants must be a non-profit organization, and the unit must be delivered through a shared equity or resale restricted model that maintains affordability over time.
Revitalizing Rental Stock Grant
Status: Accepting Applications
Description: The Revitalizing Rental Grant supports the improvement and long-term retention of existing rental units at enhanced levels of affordability by offering $10,000 per unit up to $50,000 per application. Applicants must be a non-profit organization. Projects must include at least $200,000 in eligible expenditures.
Construction Challenges Grant
Status: Grant Funds Fully Allocated
Description: The Construction Challenges Grant stream supports projects facing Saint John–specific construction barriers by covering up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000 per unit for up to 15 units. Projects must include at least $200,000 in construction-related expenditures, such as rock removal, fill importation, pile driving, or contaminated soil remediation, helping advance developments that may not otherwise be feasible under normal market conditions.
Missing Middle Housing Grant
Status: Grant Funds Fully Allocated
Description: The Missing Middle Housing Grant incentivizes the creation of small-lot homes, townhouses, and small multiplexes by providing up to $5,000 per eligible unit. Projects must contain a minimum of 4 units. Each project may receive up to $150,000 in total funding.
How to Apply
- Submit application form to [email protected]
- Pick up paper copies at the One Stop Development Shop, 15 Market Square.