Missing Middle Sidewalk Incentive Program

Missing Middle Sidewalk Incentive Program

The City is launching the Missing Middle Sidewalk Incentive Program to help reduce costs of creating rowhouses or townhouses in established neighborhoods. Funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund, this program will cover up to 50% of eligible sidewalk upgrade costs for qualifying missing middle housing projects.

Program overview

The Missing Middle Sidewalk Incentive Program helps reduce costs for builders creating rowhouses or townhouses in established neighborhoods. Currently, these projects often must upgrade existing sidewalks to meet modern mobility standards—a requirement that can add costs and time to construction.

To address this, the program will use $4 million from the Housing Accelerator Fund to cover up to 50% of eligible sidewalk upgrade costs for qualifying missing middle housing projects. This initiative supports the Home is Here: The City of Calgary Housing Strategy by investing in infrastructure that enables new housing development.

Program objectives

  • Encourage more missing middle housing in established communities.

  • Reduce costs for developers and attract new builders.

  • Measure how incentives impact housing development.

  • Gather insights to improve possible future programs.

Eligibility critera

To receive funding, your project must meet these requirements:

  • Location: Within an established area which includes those inside the Balanced Growth Boundary (see Map 1 on page 160 of the Municipal Development Plan).
  • Type: Low-density rowhouses or townhouses. Large townhouse complexes are not eligible.
  • Timing: to qualify, projects must have both: 
    • a Building Permit approved after November 2023 
    • a Construction Completion Certificate since August 1, 2025

Once eligibility is confirmed, funding is provided after you submit the required documents.

Funding

The Program reimburses part of the cost of replacing sidewalks for missing middle housing projects in established areas. Eligible costs include removing old sidewalks, preparing the site, and installing new sidewalks. Permit application fees are not covered.

You can receive up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at $500 per linear meter of sidewalk replaced. Payment is made in one lump sum after your application is approved and all requirements are met.

The City may provide extra funding if additional sidewalk work is needed due to street design or the project includes affordable housing units.

How to apply

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be accepted retroactively for projects that have an approved Building Permit as of November, 2023, AND a Construction Completion Certificate issued since August 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until funding is fully allocated, with a submission deadline of August 31, 2027 for Construction Completion Certificates, to meet the terms of the Housing Accelerator Fund.

Applicants must complete the application form and submit supporting documentation, including a Construction Completion Certificate and invoices for eligible expenses. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

A complete application includes:

  • Applicant Information: Name, company (if applicable), contact information, ownership status, and authorization if representing the property owner.
  • Project Details: Project location, length of sidewalk replaced, related Building Permit number. 
  • Supporting documents: Construction Completion Certificate, and invoices demonstrating actual costs.
Sidewalk Incentive Program application form

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