The Municipality is a recipient of federal funding from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program. As a recipient of funding, the Municipality is required to complete housing initiatives between 2024 and 2027.
Since 2011, the Municipality has experienced significant growth pressures, much of which has been focused in the Kemptville Urban Service Area. It is anticipated that North Grenville will continue to grow at a faster rate than the previous two census periods. North Grenville’s recently completed Population, Housing and Employment Forecast (2023) noted that municipal growth rates are likely to remain strong, with a forecasted population of 20,845 by 2026 and 30,602 by 2046.
The Municipality is responsible for providing several services to residents and developers which include, but are not limited to:
• Development Services, including the processing of Planning Act Applications and Building Permits
• Licenses and Permits
• By-law Enforcement
• Fire and Emergency Services
• Recreation, Parks and Facilities
• Public Works processes (roads/entrances/water/sewer permits)
The Municipality has identified a need to improve service delivery within the Planning and Development Department as it coordinates the majority of development applications for North Grenville. Consolidating the approvals process into one software will assist in creating efficiencies amongst the various internal departments that are part of the development review process.
