Applications will be accepted from January 5, 2026 until March 13, 2026. Applications can be submitted at any time during this period; however, applications will only be reviewed after the intake closes.
The intent of the Local Government Development Approvals Program is to support the implementation of established best practices and to test innovative approaches to improve development approvals processes while meeting local government planning and policy objectives.
The Ministry of Housing has provided funding for this program.
Please join the UBCM Funding Webinar: 2026 Local Government Development Approvals on January 21, 2026 (1:30 – 3:00 PM) to learn more about this intake. Register Here