North Bay council hoping cash will encourage more housing units

The City of North Bay is hoping a $25,000 cash incentive will entice property owners to look at building additional units on their property. Council approved a new program aimed to increase housing capacity, during Tuesday’s council meeting. “Building on the expanded program from 2024, we have the opportunity to offer top-up funding of 75 per cent of expenses, up to $25,000 per new housing units using the Housing Accelerator Funds,” said Coun. Justine Mallah. “This initi