Barrie secures up to $129 million housing infrastructure funding under Ontario-Canada charge reduction plan

Barrie will receive up to $129 million to support housing infrastructure after committing to cut residential development charges by 50% from March 2026 to March 2029. Funding will upgrade the wastewater treatment facility, lowering building costs and enabling 23,364 new homes. Combined savings per home could reach $192,223, including development charge reductions and HST relief. This supports expanded home construction and economic growth.