Winnipeg surpasses Housing Accelerator Fund housing target ahead of deadline

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg has surpassed its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) target of approving 14,251 new housing units, nearly three months ahead of the December 5, 2026 deadline. We have approved 14,833 new housing units through building permits since signing our HAF agreement on December 5, 2023. Meeting the target puts us on track to receive the final scheduled payment of $32.6 million from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Payment is subject to CMHC's final review, expected in early 2027. The review will confirm whether the requirements of the funding agreement have been met and assess Winnipeg's performance against all agreement targets. “Winnipeg is building more homes, faster, and this milestone is another sign that our work with other levels of government is delivering results,” said Gillingham. “We are seeing record housing growth because we’ve cut red tape, modernized our processes and made it easier to build the homes Winnipeg families need.” In March 2026, CMHC approved an additional $4 million for Winnipeg and increased our original target by 150 units, from 14,101 to 14,251. The final payment would bring our total HAF funding to $126.5 million