Winnipeg, MB – A new City of Winnipeg program will help remove infrastructure barriers to get more homes built, faster.
Through the Multi-Family Sustainable Housing Infrastructure Program (MSHIP), the City will partner with developers to improve local water, wastewater, and drainage capacity. By leveraging private investment, the program will spark the construction of up to 1,200 units of high-density, sustainable multi-family housing in areas where existing infrastructure can’t currently support new development.
“Winnipeg needs more homes, and we need to build them faster. This program helps remove one of the biggest barriers to getting shovels in the ground — local infrastructure that just isn’t ready for new development,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham. “By supporting the costs of water, wastewater, and drainage improvements, we’re making it easier to build the kind of housing our growing city needs.”
Successful projects can receive up to $10,000 per unit to help cover eligible infrastructure costs. The program’s total budget is $12 million, funded from the third Housing Accelerator Fund installment.
“This program is a game-changer for unlocking housing potential in areas of Winnipeg that have long been held back by service capacity limitations,” said Evan Duncan, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development. “By supporting the upfront costs of essential infrastructure like water and wastewater, we’re removing key barriers for developers and accelerating the creation of more sustainable, high-density housing options for residents. This is a critical step toward building a more vibrant, inclusive, and affordable city.”
Applications will open this summer. Successful applicants will be notified by December 2025.
For more information on MSHIP, including eligibility criteria, visit: winnipeg.ca/mship.