OTHERAPPROVED

City approves $250M housing partnership with BCH

Ottawa City Council approved a major partnership with Build Canada Homes, including up to $250 million in City contributions through fee waivers and tax exemptions to support housing projects. The agreement establishes tailored planning and permitting processes and grants 75-year property tax exemptions for designated Municipal Housing Facility units.

Status
APPROVED
Document date
April 22, 2026
Contract type
OTHER
Vendor
Build Canada Homes
Agency
City of Ottawa · Canada

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
up to $250 million (City contribution via fee and tax exemptions)
Contract type
OTHER
Contract term
Property tax exemption for 75 years on designated Municipal Housing Facility units; other exemptions apply for duration of partnership projects
Renewal
Partnership includes a 75-year property tax exemption for designated units; no further renewal terms specified in the minutes.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
City of Ottawa Minutes Ottawa City Council Meeting 2026-04-22

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Ottawa?

Build Canada Homes was awarded this government contract by City of Ottawa, as recorded on April 22, 2026. The contract value is up to $250 million (City contribution via fee and tax exemptions).

How much is the Build Canada Homes contract with City of Ottawa worth?

The Build Canada Homes contract with City of Ottawa is valued at up to $250 million (City contribution via fee and tax exemptions).

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Ottawa Minutes Ottawa City Council Meeting 2026-04-22 (Minutes), dated April 22, 2026 from City of Ottawa. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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