Edmundston is launching a new financial assistance program to further encourage housing construction

Jul 14, 2025

To further stimulate the creation of new housing units within its limits, the City of Edmundston is adding a fifth financial assistance program to cover a portion of the cost of connecting to municipal drinking water and wastewater services for residential projects of four units or more.

This program is available to private-sector developers, non-profit organisations (NPOs) and co-operatives wishing to develop a minimum of four net new housing units. The project must be located within municipal boundaries.

Details of financial assistance

Until December 31, 2026, the City of Edmundston agrees to reimburse a portion of the costs related to:

• Installation of drinking water and sewer services, from the main network to the property line.
• Restoration of the municipal right-of-way (paving, curbs, pavements, etc.).

The financial contribution depends on the number of units created:

• $7,500 for buildings with 4 to 7 units
• $10,000 for buildings with 8 to 11 units
• $12,500 for buildings with 12 or more units.

This amount is payable when the building is declared habitable by the relevant authorities.

An initiative to meet a pressing need

With a shortage of varied and affordable housing, the City of Edmundston hopes that this new program will serve as an additional lever to attract structuring projects that are adapted to the needs of the population.

"There's a lot of talk about the housing crisis, and that's why City Council has agreed to take concrete action to remedy it. This program is a strong signal that Edmundston is ready to support serious developers who want to build here, with us, to meet real needs," said Edmundston Mayor Éric Marquis.

The program is part of a broader strategy of sustainable urban development, aimed at maximising the use of existing infrastructure and diversifying the residential offer.

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CONTACT: Isabelle Laplante, Housing Coordinator, 506.738.2080