COMMERCIAL DISTRICT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES (CDHO) PROGRAM
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CDHO – Pre Application (PDF) -
CDHO Final Application 2024 (PDF) -
CDHO Urban Design Guidelines (PDF) -
Commercial District Housing Opportunities Program 2022 (PDF)
| Overview: This Program is intended to provide financial assistance in the form of a low-interest Loan and Grant to promote the improvement or development of dwelling units that will create new/improved housing opportunities, including: – Converting existing non-residential spaces into dwelling units where permitted in accordance with the applicable City zoning by-law; – Undertaking renovations to existing dwelling units; – Creation of new dwelling units, including accessory Dwelling Units, via building additions or new detached accessory buildings, including laneway housing; and/or – Creation of new dwelling units through the development of vacant land, surface parking lots or redevelopment of existing buildings. Amount: The maximum Loan amount is $20,000 per dwelling unit to a maximum of $600,000 per property. The maximum grant amount available for professional fees and City of Hamilton fees only is $5,000 Where: This Program applies within the following Community Improvement Project Areas: Ancaster, Barton Village, Binbrook, Concession Street, Downtown Hamilton, Dundas, Locke Street, Ottawa Street, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Westdale Commercial Districts; all Strategic Commercial Corridors; and Properties and buildings designated under Parts IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act located within the Hamilton Municipal Boundary. Goals: new housing, renovations to existing residential units, population growth |