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Affordable Housing Development Program

ByMaurice

Amount:

$55,000

Type of Program:

Loan

Description:

The Affordable Housing Development Program (AHDP) supports the construction of affordable residential units to increase the availability of rental units for those in core housing need.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is in the form of forgivable loans of $55,000 per unit.
Loan forgiveness period will be negotiated upon approval of the project but will range from 10-25 years.

Forgivable loans for projects led by private entrepreneurs will be limited to a maximum of 50% of the units in their project.

Municipalities, development corporations and non-profit groups may be eligible for forgivable loans for 100% of the units in their project.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be non-profit corporations, 
  • be private entrepreneurs, 
  • be development corporations,
  • be housing cooperatives,
  • be municipalities,
  • build affordable housing units in Prince Edward Island, 
  • design at least 20% of the units receiving a forgivable loan using accessibility guidelines within the National Building Code (section 3.8),
  • have projects with a minimum of four units. 

Application Steps:

Applicant must submit:

1

the Affordable Housing Development Program Application Form,

2

a proposal that must achieve a minimum score of 70 points out of 100 to be considered for project funding.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit together with the application form a proposal including:

  • project description on the proposed property, zoning, number of units, location and nearby amenities, design work, and timeline for completion,
  • copies of the floor plan and building elevations,
  • a description of how project achieves Net Zero Readiness,
  • applicant background (contact information, experience with housing developments),
  • intended target market for the affordable units,
  • comprehensive capital cost estimates for the entire project including clearly identifying the funding sources, including applicant contributions, conventional financing, other grants and/or donations,
  • pro forma financial statements with estimates for the entire building, not just the units that would be funded through this program.

Other Things to Note:

For more information applicants must contact Cody Clinton, Department of Social Development and Housing, 902-218-6643.

Program Contact:

Affordable Housing Development Program

Affordable Housing Development Program June 18.docx

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Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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