In December 2024, the Town of Bridgewater received $3.3 million in funding from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to accelerate housing supply and affordability in the community. The HAF is a federal initiative designed to assist municipalities in making systemic changes that speed up the construction of new housing, from changes to planning regulations to the creation of new grant and incentive programs.

The Town of Bridgewater has committed to 5 initiatives with their HAF funding:

1. Incentivize Affordable Housing

2. Make Municipally Owned Lands Available for Housing

3. Provide Fast-Tracked Housing Plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

4. Zoning Changes to Permit Gentle Density

5. Invest in New Technology to Make Building Process Easier in the Region

Over the coming months, we will be hosting a series of community conversations about these initiatives to provide residents with more information, answer questions, and get your input.