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August 30, 2024
The City of Edmonton is taking an important step to increase the housing supply in Edmonton through our $39-million Infill Infrastructure Fund, part of the City’s Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.
The Infill Infrastructure Fund will help cover shared public infrastructure costs for new multi-unit housing developments in Edmonton’s existing neighbourhoods, where it’s needed most to support the city’s growth. Multi-unit housing includes but is not limited to, row housing, apartments and buildings that contain a mix of commercial and residential housing.
“As our city grows, increasing the supply and types of housing will be critical to maintaining Edmonton’s affordability, liveability and competitive advantage, as well as preventing people from falling into housing need,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “This fund helps create the conditions needed to support Edmonton’s rapid growth and tackle housing supply and affordability challenges for years to come.”
Edmonton’s population is expected to grow by 10 per cent through 2026, representing an increase of more than 110,000 people since 2023. With funding support from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund program, the City is making meaningful changes to building a healthy, urban, climate-resilient city where all neighbourhoods have a variety of housing options and Edmontonians can easily meet their daily needs close to home.
“The Housing Accelerator Fund is working. We are building new homes in Edmonton and all over the country by working with provinces, municipalities and organizations to cut red tape and provide affordable options for those who need it most,” said the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Government of Canada.
“The City recognizes the upfront investment required by developers for shared public infrastructure upgrades — water, storm and sanitary systems, mobility infrastructure and electrical distribution — can be significant,” said Kim Petrin, Deputy City Manager of the City’s Urban Planning and Economy Department. “This is particularly true in existing neighbourhoods where the first housing project in an area is often required to front the cost for upgrades that benefit subsequent developments.”
“Breaking down these development barriers is important for making Edmonton a top choice for housing investment,” said Petrin. “This fund is just one of the many actions the City is taking to streamline the development process so we can all work together to build a vibrant, affordable city for everyone.”
The fund will:
- Be available to market and non-market housing projects with 10 or more units in nodes (urban centres) and corridors (main streets) and near transit.
- Cover the costs of shared offsite public infrastructure upgrades, up to $4 million per eligible project.
- Apply to upgrades to water, storm and sanitary systems, mobility infrastructure and electrical distribution.
Funding applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until July 9, 2026 or until all funding is allocated.
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