Okotokians will soon be able to apply for secondary suite grants.
The town first approved the grant program back in March of 2021 as part of its affordable housing strategy and rolled out the first grants in January of this year.
The aim of the Secondary Suite and Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant is to increase affordable housing options in town by allowing locals to easily build suites and upgrade existing suites to comply with safety standards.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for those looking to build a new secondary suite, with grants of up to $5000 for people looking to upgrade an existing one.
The town will start accepting applications on Jan. 9, 2023.
The Secondary Suite and Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant program has an annual budget of $65,000, and applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis.