By Cecilia Nasmith

The Town of Cobourg has traditionally given Habitat For Humanity Northumberland a 50% break on development fees and charges for the affordable housing they build.

At this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting, council voted to continue that tradition with a similar break on the four-plex they will construct at 22-24 University Ave. W.

This amounts to a total of $21,555 that will be saved in applicable building permit, planning application, parkland fees and development charges.

The building now standing at that address is an older duplex, council heard. A rear two-storey extension will be added to ensure four qualifying families can be housed.

“Historically, council has been very supportive,” Habitat executive director Meaghan Macdonald said.

“Habitat wouldn't exist without the Town of Cobourg and the leadership we have seen.”