Kingston ARU Incentive Program
/ ARU Incentive Program
Maximizing Your Benefits
The Kingston ARU Incentive Program (Accessory Residential Units) offers five key incentives and grants designed to help property owners in the city create alternative housing options. If you want to add an ARU to your property, these funding opportunities can significantly offset the costs.
How Secondary Units Can Help: At Secondary Units, we guide property owners through every step of the ARU development process, from design to construction. We’ll not only help you build your ADU but also assist you in navigating these incentive programs to maximize your financial benefits.
/ Program Overview
Kingston ARU Incentive Program Details:
1. Detached Kingston ARU Incentive
Eligible property owners can receive financial assistance covering up to 50% of the project cost, or $40,000—whichever is less. This funding is provided as a forgivable loan, which means that if you adhere to the program’s terms for five years, you won’t need to repay it. Secondary Units can help you design and construct your detached ARU, ensuring it meets all necessary requirements to qualify for this valuable incentive.
2. Interior Kingston ARU Incentive
This incentive provides up to 50% of your project cost, or $30,000, whichever is less, in the form of a forgivable loan. As with the detached ARU incentive, there’s no repayment required if program terms are met for five years. Whether you’re converting a basement or adding a unit within your home, Secondary Units can streamline the process, from securing permits to final construction, ensuring your project qualifies for this funding.
3. Accessibility Kingston ARU Grant
An additional $5,000 grant is available for ARU projects that meet accessibility criteria, encouraging the development of more inclusive housing options. This grant has no ongoing conditions and can be combined with other ARU incentives or accessed independently. Secondary Units can help incorporate accessibility features into your ADU design, enhancing both its functionality and your eligibility for this grant.
4. Rough-In Detached Kingston ARU Grant
This grant provides $5,000 to property owners who install rough-in services (water supply, sanitary sewer, and electrical supply) for a future detached ARU. While it cannot be combined with other incentives, it’s a smart way to prepare for future development and save on potential costs. Secondary Units can ensure your project is future-proofed by expertly installing these essential services.
5. Kingston ARU Servicing Constraint Area Grant
For properties that face servicing constraints, this grant offers up to 50% of the construction cost, or $10,000—whichever is less—to upgrade an existing half-inch water service, allowing the property to support an ARU. This grant must be combined with the Detached or Interior ARU incentives. Secondary Units will work with you to identify and overcome any servicing challenges, ensuring your project qualifies for both this grant and the larger ARU incentives.
Why Choose Secondary Units?
Secondary Units is not just about building your ADU—we’re about maximizing your investment. We’ll help you navigate these incentives and grants, ensuring your project is both financially viable and compliant with all necessary regulations. From start to finish, we’re here to make the process as smooth and rewarding as possible.
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Program Eligibility
- Eligible properties must be in the City of Kingston.
- Eligible projects must comply with the applicable zoning by-law provisions for ARUs.
- Regular Building Permit approval and inspection processes apply for all ARU projects.
- Homeowners should submit an application once they have confirmed the project will proceed. We will not consider applications submitted following the completion of the project.
- Eligible properties must not have any outstanding property taxes or other outstanding fees or charges owed to the City of Kingston.
- Mortgage payments on the subject property must be up to date.
- Any misrepresentation may result in an application being ineligible.
- The City may update the eligibility requirements or other program criteria at any time.
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