The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) is accelerating housing growth nationwide. With major announcements in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, plus 25 federally approved projects worth $369.57 million, CHIF is helping communities upgrade essential water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid-waste infrastructure, the foundation for new housing supply and increased densification.
Funding Available: $150 million over 10 years
Administered By: Regional Development Corporation (RDC)
New Brunswick has launched its CHIF intake to address the impacts of the housing crisis. Funding supports infrastructure directly tied to new housing construction and growth.
Eligible Projects:
Drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid-waste systems
Planning projects tied to future housing-enabling builds
Exceptional basis: renewal of systems for communities under 30,000 not directly linked to housing growth
Eligible Recipients:
Municipal and regional governments
Provincial government
First Nations
Not-for-profit organizations
For-profits (only in partnership with an eligible public sector or Indigenous applicant)
Cost-Share:
73.33% (40% federal / 33.33% provincial) for municipalities, regional gov’ts, public bodies, NPOs
83.33% for municipalities ≤30,000
100% federal for Indigenous recipients
50% federal for provincial projects
25% federal for for-profit applicants
Funding Available: $170.9 million federal commitment over 10 years
Provincial Contribution: 33.33% on municipal/regional projects
The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia have finalized a 10-year CHIF agreement to unlock more housing through critical infrastructure investments.
Key Highlights:
$170.9M federal investment in foundational infrastructure
≥20% of funding earmarked for rural and Indigenous communities
Development-charge freeze extended to reduce building costs and accelerate supply
Focus on drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid-waste systems to enable long-term housing supply
This agreement is designed to make housing more affordable and sustainable by lowering costs for builders and creating opportunities for communities across Nova Scotia to grow.
Funding Provided: $369.57 million
Projects Approved: 25 nationwide
The Government of Canada has announced 25 direct-delivery CHIF projects, proving that shovel-ready infrastructure tied directly to housing outcomes is being prioritized.
Selected Approvals:
Fredericton, NB: Water/sewer expansion unlocking ~900 units
Memramcook, NB: Water distribution expansion to meet demand
Riverview, NB: Naturalized stormwater pond enabling ~939 units in Carriage Hill
Oromocto, NB: Water/wastewater installation opening land for ~300 units
Cape Breton Regional Municipality (NS): New water supply for CBU/Tanglewood (~200 units) and redevelopment of Tartan Downs
Greater Sudbury, ON: Wastewater upgrades enabling 3,300 new homes
Mississauga, ON: Stormwater upgrades unlocking ~6,300 units around Dixie GO MTSA
Port Colborne, ON: Wastewater capacity enabling a 2,240-home subdivision
Whitehorse, YT: Water treatment plant expansion serving 11,293 existing units and enabling 7,338 new units by 2045
Iqaluit, NU: Collaborative land development to address critical housing shortages
These examples show the diversity of projects being approved all of which are directly tied to measurable housing outcomes.
Housing growth starts with infrastructure. Without upgrades to water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid-waste systems, municipalities cannot unlock new residential developments or support densification. CHIF provides the funding bridge to make these projects possible.
CHIF is highly competitive, and funded projects consistently demonstrate:
Clear housing impact (units unlocked or densification enabled)
Readiness (technical design, costing, approvals path)
Alignment with federal housing priorities (affordability, inclusivity, sustainability)
GrantMatch simplifies the funding process by:
Assessing eligibility and cost-share options
Quantifying housing outcomes tied to infrastructure upgrades
Crafting compelling, fundable applications tailored to CHIF priorities
👉 Contact GrantMatch today to position your municipality for CHIF success and secure your share of this transformative investment.