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Decentralized Housing Development Program

The DHD Program aims to increase the adoption of decentralized systems by housing developers so that more housing can be built – faster.  A process that once took 18 months + can now be completed in less time and at a fraction of the cost.
Rural Impact Canada created the DHD Program to:  Provide housing developers with the information, tools and resources, and a delivery model to increase adoption and reduce time and costs; Simplify a complex process through standardization; and Provide solutions for the pre-and-post development barriers;  

Key features

  • Planning and Implementation Guidance
    ‍    Comprehensive step-by-step guide that provides assistance predevelopment planning, engineering, planning approvals, and building permit submissions
  • Resources and Tools

    ‍    Access to a range of resources and tools that have been purposely designed to go hand-and-hand with our guide
  • Delivery and municipal engagement


    Implementation oversight and management to efficiently progress the project to building permit submission
  • Grant and funding assistance


    Identifying funding opportunities and sources from municipal, provincial, and federal governments

Program

Communal Municipal Utility Program

The Communal Municipal Utility Program is our flagship program designed for small and rural municipalities to overcome water and wastewater infrastructure barriers in order to support housing and development. This program provides planning and implementation guidance, education on innovative technologies, and expert advice to develop essential services related to communal water and wastewater management.  The program will help municipalities either implement our solution through the creation or extension of an MSC or join another existing MSC for implementing the solution.

Key features

  • Planning and implementation guidance
    Comprehensive assistance in planning and implementing utility projects.
  • Resources and Tools

    ‍    Access to a range of resources and tools to assist with implementation.
  • Education on innovative technologies

    ‍    Education on cutting-edge solutions tailored for rural applications.
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