Burlington, Ontario, is updating its local housing plan to encourage developers to build more rental homes for residents. On March 2, 2026, Burlington City Council asked staff to find new ways to support the housing supply by improving current incentive programs.
This effort is part of a deal with the Housing Accelerator Fund, a federal program that helps cities build homes faster. Burlington must meet specific housing targets under this agreement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation by December 31, 2026.
The proposed changes would update the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan. First adopted on April 15, 2025, this plan originally offered 10 different types of financial assistance, such as grants and fee waivers, to make rental projects more affordable to build.
Local officials are now looking for ways to reduce development fees for builders without using money from property taxes. City staff are expected to report back to council with new options for the plan on April 13, 2026.
