Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Agreement and Action Plan Summary – Campbellton — full text

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1 Summary of the Agreement and Action Plan for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Campbellton, New Brunswick Summary of Agreement Targets and Funding Progress as of March 7, 2025 Overall Authorized Housing Targets (3 years) 195 Expected housing units without the HAF (baseline) 64 Housing units with HAF support (HAF incentive funding) 131 Housing planned by the municipality over 10 years 465 Authorized housing targets and distribution Total target Year 1 Forecast Year 1 Progress Housing supply growth target 195 60 71 - Housing in multi-unit buildings located near rapid transit 0 0 - Missing link housing 173 61 - Other collective housing 0 0 Affordable housing 19 Note: There are no annual forecasts for the different types of housing. 0 HAF Funding Schedule and Explanatory Notes: The total funding envelope for HAF recipients is based on the number of housing units receiving HAF funding, as described in Section 10 of the pre-application reference document. Advances are paid annually, provided that the terms and conditions of the HAF agreement are met. Total eligible funding $4,533,971.50 Annual advance amount $1,133,492.88 CMHC reviewed Campbellton's first annual report and, although some minor delays were noted, implementation of the action plan is progressing well, and Campbellton is exceeding growth projections. CMHC has determined that the City is meeting its commitments under the HAF agreement. The second advance will be paid in full. 2 Summary of Initiatives and Milestones Initiative 1: Additional housing (up to four units) This initiative will encourage the development of accessory dwellings in low-density residential areas of the city. - Campbellton will amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow up to four dwellings on a residential lot. - Design guidelines will be created (see Initiative 4). Interest-free loans and/or grants will be offered for the construction of new accessory dwellings. Initiative Due date Status Additional accessory dwellings (up to 4 dwellings as of right) 09-15-2024 Delayed* Milestones Due date Status Approval of amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw 07-15-2024 Delayed Implementation of the accessory dwelling unit incentive program 08-15-2024 Completed Promotion 09-15-2024 Completed *The delay was caused by staffing challenges within the consulting firm hired to finalize the municipal plan. The new plan has been developed and submitted to the Regional Services Commission for approval. Initiative 2: Conversion of non-residential buildings to residential buildings Land use regulations will be relaxed to facilitate the conversion of non-residential buildings into residential buildings. - Non-residential buildings will be mapped and identified as underdeveloped, underutilized, or more suitable for residential use. - A system to expedite the permitting process, financial incentives (such as the elimination of development fees), and design guidelines will be developed. Initiative Deadline Status Conversion of non-residential buildings to residential buildings 09-15-2024 Completed Milestones Deadline Status Approval of amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw 07-15-2024 Completed Implementation of the conversion incentive program 08-15-2024 Completed Promotion 09-15-2024 Completed 3 Initiative 3: Increasing housing density - the missing link Increase the number of housing units and stories in residential areas of the city to increase density. - The required policy framework will be completed (along with policy changes). Changes will be made to the Official Plan and zoning regulations to increase the number of missing link housing units. - An incentive program will also be created, with a subsidy for each new housing unit. Initiative Deadline Status Increasing housing density - Missing links 09-15-2024 Completed Milestones Due date Status Approval of amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw 07-15-2024 Completed Implementation of the density incentive program 08-15-2024 Completed Promotion 09-15-2024 Completed Initiative 4: Pre-approved building plans and trusted partners Encourage the use of modular, prefabricated, or factory-built housing in residential areas of the city. - Partnerships and collaborations with the province and businesses will be established. - Changes will also be made to the framework to allow for modular housing. - An incentive program offering interest-free loans and grants will be created. Initiative Deadline Status Pre-approved construction plans and trusted partners 09-15-2024 Completed Milestones Due date Status Implementation of the modular, prefabricated, and/or pre-approved housing incentive program 08-15-2024 Completed Approval of amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw 09-15-2024 Completed Promotion 09-15-2024 Completed 4 Initiative 5: Partnering with housing providers to preserve and increase the affordable housing stock The initiative will promote an increase in the number of affordable housing units. - Partnerships and collaborations with the province and non-profit organizations will be established. - Campbellton will work with its partners to identify suitable land for housing and encourage the creation of affordable housing types. - An incentive program will be implemented to offer subsidies for new housing. Initiative Deadline Status Partnership with housing providers to preserve and increase the stock of affordable housing 09-15-2024 Completed Milestones Due date Status Approval of amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw 07-15-2024 Completed Implementation of the affordable housing incentive program 08-15-2024 Completed Promotion 09-15-2024 Completed Initiative 6: Modernization and harmonization of plans (municipal, zoning, infrastructure, etc.) Update the plans for the new regional municipality with changes focused on sustainable, inclusive, and comprehensive development that meets current and future housing needs. - The municipal plan, land use plan, building regulations, zoning regulations, infrastructure plan, and other related plans will be updated. Initiative Due date Status Modernization and harmonization of plans (municipal, zoning, infrastructure, etc.) 08-15-2024 Delayed* Milestones Deadline Status Planning 03-01-2024 Completed Consultations 05-15-2024 Completed Approval of amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw 08-15-2024 Delayed *The delay was caused by staffing challenges within the consulting firm hired to finalize the municipal plan. The new plan has been developed and submitted to the Regional Services Commission for approval. 5 Initiative 7: Promoting a comprehensive and inclusive community Encourage the inclusion of affordable housing in residential areas of the city. - Developers will benefit from expedited processing of their permit applications and a significant incentive if they include a percentage of affordable housing in their projects. - Design guidelines will be established to ensure the equitable integration of affordable housing into mixed-use developments. Initiative Deadline Status Encouraging a complete and inclusive community 09-15-2024 Completed Milestones Due date Status Approval of amendments to the official plan and zoning bylaw 07-15-2024 Completed Implementation of the affordable housing incentive program 08-15-2024 Completed Promotion 09-15-2024 Completed Initiative 8: Provision of municipal land for housing Municipal land will be designated and made available for housing, with priority given to affordable housing. - Campbellton will review parks and playgrounds that could be available for housing without negatively impacting the quality of life in neighborhoods. - Assessments will be conducted and a land transfer process will be established. Initiative Deadline Status Make municipal land available for housing, with priority given to affordable housing 09-01-2024 Completed Milestones Due date Status Assess land owned by the municipality 05-01-2024 Completed Create a process for disposing of the land 09-01-2024 Completed 6 Initiative 9: Conduct a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of permit approvals, then improve the information system A comprehensive review of the permit approval process will be undertaken and updates will be made to the information system. - An external consultant will be hired to prepare a report on areas for improvement in the information system. - Campbellton will update the information system. Initiative Deadline Status Conduct a comprehensive review of the efficiency of permit approvals, then improve the information system. 09-01-2024 Completed Milestones Due date Status Identify areas of the information system that could be improved 01-05-2024 Completed Implement the information system 09-01-2024 Completed 20250707-006A