Regional Grant and Incentive Programs

Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentive

A new incentive program to support new purpose-built rental projects with at least 20 units

Learn about the rental housing incentive

Affordable Housing
Programs that aim to boost and maintain affordable housing in Niagara
Brownfield Remediation
Incentives to improve environmental, economic and urban planning outcomes
Employment
Incentives to attract and retain new businesses and full-time jobs in Niagara

Other Regional incentives

Hotel / Motel Grant
Niagara Prosperity Initiative
New Development Housing Allowance
Property Tax Relief Programs
Regional Development Charges Deferral Policy

Smart Growth Regional Development Charge Reduction Program

If you were approved for the Smart Growth Program before April 1, 2026 and your development is complete, you must fill out the Smart Growth Formal Application.

Submit the form within one month of completing the project or within five years of signing the transition agreement, whichever comes first.

Grant and Incentive P...

Affordable Housing
Brownfield Remediation
Employment