Timmins council approves housing plan with three grant and rebate programs

Timmins city council approved a Housing Community Improvement Plan on Feb. 18, 2026, that includes three municipal grant and rebate programs for housing projects that add new dwelling units in the city.

The plan sets out rules for who can apply and what kinds of housing projects may qualify, ranging from small multi-unit builds to larger developments. The city says the programs are part of a Housing Community Improvement Plan, a tool it uses for community improvement.

Under the Per Door Grant Program, the city is offering a one-time grant of up to $7,500 per unit for small-scale residential development that creates at least two and no more than four new dwelling units.

For developments with five or more residential units, the plan includes a Tax Increment Rebate Program. Developers can apply each year for a rebate on a portion of the increase in municipal property taxes on eligible residential properties. The rebate is based on the difference between taxes before and after development and can be claimed annually for five years as a percentage refund.

The plan also includes a Municipal Fee Rebate Program that reimburses up to 100% of Planning Act application fees for qualifying housing projects, including zoning by-law and official plan amendments.

Mayor Michelle Boileau said the plan is intended to increase Timmins’ housing supply and encourage “a broader mix of housing types.”

Council also approved a Housing Community Improvement Area that defines which properties are eligible to apply for the plan’s grants and rebates. According to the city, the project area follows the settlement boundary areas of Timmins’ five wards as described in the City of Timmins Official Plan.