FAQs - Affordable Housing
We have a severe housing crisis in our community. What is being done to address the need for affordable housing?
Halton Region is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Housing Strategy for the 2025-2035 time period. Through Bill 23, the role of the Region in housing has been limited to only the government-assisted segment of the housing continuum (including emergency shelters and supports, supportive housing, and community housing), which will be reflected in the updated plan. The Official Plan Review will consider policies, and other non-policy tools, to support the full range of housing to meet the needs of residents.
What percentage of new housing is required to be affordable?
The Region of Halton Official Plan requires that 30% of all region wide housing be deemed affordable. Through the Official Plan, we will be completing a Housing Strategy and establishing an appropriate target for the Town.
What percentage of new housing is required to be affordable?
The Region of Halton Official Plan requires that 30% of all region wide housing be deemed affordable. Through the Official Plan, we will be completing a Housing Strategy and establishing an appropriate target for the Town.
Will there be affordable housing for our young families?
The Official Plan Review will consider policies, and other non-policy tools, to support the full range of housing to meet the needs of residents. Learn more on our affordable housing webpage.