North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada is making a major investment in the re-purposing of Bell Hall on Kemptville Campus in downtown Kemptville, creating 60 new affordable residential units for seniors and veterans.
Funding for the Bell Hall project is the result of a partnership between the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Municipality of North Grenville, with the full support of the Kemptville Campus Board.
Through the Affordable Housing Fund under the National Housing Strategy, the federal government has committed to contributing over $24 million in a mix of grants and low‑interest loans repayable over 50 years to repurpose this 55-year-old former Kemptville College residence.
The project is valued at just over $29 million. CMHC loan repayments will be largely offset by rental income from the future tenants at Bell Hall.
“This project is a powerful example of what happens when a smaller municipality successfully leverages federal programs to deliver big results,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “By contributing $4.75 million in municipal resources, we are unlocking approximately $24 million in funding from the federal government to build 60 residential units and offer many seniors the opportunity to age in place. Located at 15 Campus Drive on a 616-acre property comprised of Campus buildings, schools, trails, wetlands, and the Agroforestry Centre, the former dormitory will be transformed into a modern, accessible, and energy‑efficient apartment building with two elevators for accessibility.
Residents will benefit from a mix of studio, one‑bedroom, and two‑bedroom units, as well as flexible shared spaces designed to encourage social connections and a strong sense of community life.
The development will include 60 affordable multi-residential units, with up to another 20 deeply affordable units supported through rent‑geared‑to‑income programs, ensuring that some seniors with the lowest incomes can live in a high‑quality, well‑located building. Many units will be tailored to support aging in place, helping residents remain independent and connected.
“I thank my Council colleagues, staff, our partners, our local MP, Michael Barrett, and the Government of Canada for their unwavering support to make good use of this valuable and well-built municipal asset on Kemptville Campus whose future was very precarious,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford.
“For seniors and veterans especially, the lack of affordable housing options has been a major concern. This project means more seniors will have the option to stay in or choose North Grenville as their needs evolve, and remain close to family, friends, and services they rely on,” adds North Grenville CAO Karen Dunlop.
Construction on Bell Hall is expected to continue through 2026 and 2027, with first residents anticipated in late 2027. Long‑term affordability requirements will ensure these homes remain within reach of seniors and veterans who need them most for many years to come.
For more information and project updates, please see the project page here: www.northgrenville.ca/BellHall
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