Development Programs & Incentives

Full information on the below programs and incentives, aimed at supporting development within Barrie, is housed within the applications section of the City's website.

Development Concierge Programs

Together, Development Concierge Programs aim to improve access to housing and provide more housing options in the community, while also creating jobs for residents by helping new and existing businesses grow. The programs support the City’s goal to create a community where residents can live and work, and Council’s priority of creating more affordable places to live.

Employment Development Concierge Program

Assists navigation through site selection, pre-submission due diligence, funding and incentives, partnerships and approvals processes.

Housing Development Concierge Program

Assists navigatation through site selection, pre-submission due diligence, funding and incentives, partnerships and approvals processes.

Development Incentives

2026 ARU Incentives Program

Reduced additional residential unit (ARU) building permit application fees in 2026.

Bonus for Affordable ARUs

Provides a one-time top-up of $15,000 to homeowners approved for funding through the County of Simcoe’s Secondary Suites Program.
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Per Door Grant Program

Intended to provide flexible financial assistance to incentivize the creation of more affordable and rental housing units within Barrie.
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Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program

Incentivizes the development of medium and high density purpose-built rental units by providing a yearly grant for a period of up to 10 years.
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New Foundations 2.0

Provides the opportunity for staff, service providers, non-profit organizations, and landowners to develop stronger relationships that can bring affordable housing developments to fruition.

Exemption from Planning Application Fees Program

Staff can waive upfront select Development Services Fees, including planning application fees and other associated administrative fees for qualifying affordable housing projects by non-profits and charitable organizations.
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