The ministry works to strengthen Ontario communities by promoting a housing market that serves the full range of housing needs, protects tenants and encourages private sector building, while supporting the creation of affordable housing for working families and Ontario’s most vulnerable households.
- Affordable HousingThrough the Canada-Ontario
Affordable Housing Program, new
homes are being created for low-
income families, senior citizens,
persons living with mental illness,
and victims of domestic violence.
- Social Housing BusinessResources for Service Managers,
non-profit, and co-operative
housing providers regarding social
housing policies, funding models,
and social housing reform
legislation
- Rental HousingThis section provides information
for tenants and landlords, including
the new Residential Tenancies Act, the
official rent increase guidelines,
the Ontario Rent Bank Program, the new Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families Program (ROOF),
and landlord tenant legislation.
- Property Assessment and Taxation System
- Indoor Marijuana Grow Operations
- Life Lease Housing Consultation - 2007The consultation has been concluded. The discussion paper that provides background information and describes a number of issues the Ministry has identified is still available online for reference purposes.
- Housing Research Reports