(AGENPARL) – lun 28 novembre 2022 [Ontario Logo]
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Ontario Moving Forward with Bold Action to Address the Housing Crisis
Legislation that supports plan to build 1.5 million homes receives Royal Assent
November 28, 2022
“More Homes Built Faster helps fulfill our government’s promise to help more Ontarians find a home that meets their needs and budget,” said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “I am proud of the action this plan takes to increase the supply of housing of all types and restore the dream of homeownership for a generation of Ontarians.”
Key actions in the plan include:
– Freezing and reducing government fees to support the construction of new homes and reduce the costs of housing, particularly affordable and not-for-profit housing, inclusionary zoning units and purpose-built rentals.
– Creating a new attainable housing program to drive the development of housing across all regions of Ontario.
The plan also supports the development of “gentle density,” which will create more rental housing while minimizing the impact on existing neighbourhoods. These changes will give most urban residential property owners the right to build up to three units on their land – including a basement apartment or a laneway home – without lengthy planning approvals or development charges.
“Too many Ontario families are chasing too few homes that meet their needs. The bold changes passed today are laying the foundation for those currently trying to find a home that is right for them, and for generations to come,” said Michael Parsa, Associate Minister of Housing.
Quick Facts
– Ontario is expected to grow by more than two million people by 2031, with approximately 1.5 million of those new residents expected to settle in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region.
– Ontario has asked the 29 of the province’s largest and fastest-growing municipalities to pledge to address the housing gap over the next 10 years. These pledges are in addition to existing, longer-term targets in municipal land use plans and will help kick start development by highlighting the need for municipal infrastructure, like roads and sewers.
– The government strengthened the More Homes Built Faster Act and listened to feedback to allow municipalities to address green standards.
Additional Resources
Media Contacts
Victoria Podbielski
Minister’s Office
Communications Branch