There are two incentives we can help you access for your multi-unit housing development project. A 10 year tax exemption is accessible through the City of Quesnel and the Northern Housing Incentive grant program from Northern Development Initiative Trust.
10 Year Tax Exemption
The Multi-unit Housing Incentive Program was created to encourage the development of multi-unit buildings, providing more rental options for Quesnel residents. The incentive program helps to make new developments financially viable.
The program is intended to provide a 10 year tax exemption incentive for the development of multi-unit housing that improve accessibility as well as meet set design and livability standards. Additionally, development cost charges may also be waived for providing non-profit housing units and for developments that are low environmental impact, if they first meet the tax exemption incentives.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible, projects must include 3 or more attached units and must meet the requirements listed in the Multi-unit Housing Incentives Fact Sheet below.
To apply, you must have a complete development permit submitted to Development Services for review.
Multi-Unit Housing Incentives Fact-Sheet [PDF/6MB]
Adaptable Housing Design Standards [PDF/658KB]
Multi-Unit Housing Incentive Application Form [PDF/135KB]
1901 - Consolidated Multi-Unit Housing Incentives Bylaw [PDF/1.7MB]
Housing Incentive Growth Areas
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Northern Housing Incentive via Northern Development
The City of Quesnel is ready and wants to work with you to access grants for $10,000 per door for development of market-based housing units. Limitations exist on the number of units, and an application process is required.
Please come in and discuss this opportunity with staff. Note that a funding application is required to be obtained by the City through Northern Development Initiative Trust prior to being able to commit dollars to this program.
Contact information:
Please contact Development Services at developmentservices@quesnel.ca to start the conversation.