Contact(s)
In 2020, the City of Orillia developed a policy to offer Affordable Housing Incentives for eligible projects.
The County of Simcoe's Social Housing Department offers a number of programs and financial assistance to various affordable housing projects.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's
Programs and Financial Assistance
CMHC is Canada's national housing agency. CMHC works with individuals, community organizations, the private sector and non-profit agencies and all levels of government to help improve the quality of life for all Canadians.
CMHC provides resources and financial tools and support for all housing stakeholders as well as low income households at all stages of the housing cycle whether it is financing, design, construction, operations and maintenance.
Tools, such as financial support, viability and mortgage calculators, guide books and research material with respect to flex housing, equilibrium housing, sustainable communities and fact sheets for accessibility by design and secondary suites are just a few examples of what CMHC has to offer to assist developers of affordable housing.
For more information regarding CMHC's affordable housing programs, please visit their website.
Additional Programs:
Ontario Trillium Foundation Funding
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is a provincial government agency that supports charities and non-profit groups through two granting programs (either community or province-Wide) that allocate funding support for the following sectors: arts and culture, environment, sports and recreation, and human and social services. Community and Province-Wide program grants can cover operating or project expenses, as well as capital expenses such as building renovations and equipment purchases.
Enersmart Rebates and Incentives for residential and business.
Genworth Energy-Efficient Housing Program
Genworth Financial Canada, the only private sector mortgage insurer in Canada, has an Energy Efficient Housing Program that offers a 10% rebate on its premiums to buyers using Genworth insured mortgages to purchase an energy-efficient home, or are refinancing an existing home to make energy-efficient upgrades and renovations.
CMHC Energy-Efficient Programs
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has created and identified programs to help homeowners, developers and other organizations save money and help reach their energy efficient goals.
The City of Orillia attempts to make our website documents accessible, however some of these documents may not completely meet the AODA Accessibility requirements. If you require assistance or communication support, please contact the Planning Division at 705-325-2622.
