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The Ontario government has made affordable housing a priority. Through 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.
Together with our municipal partners and federal partner, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, we have made the following progress as of October 30, 2009 for 14,720 affordable housing units.
- Rental and Supportive – 10,002 units
- 5,817 units are occupied.
- 2,441 units are under construction.
- 1,744 units are in planning approvals.
- Homeownership – 3,016 units
- 2,660 units are occupied.
- 356 units are under construction.
- 0 units are in planning approvals.
- Northern Housing Component – 1,702 units
- 1,048 units are occupied.
- 582 units are under construction/repair.
- 72 units are in the client selection stage.
Under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Agreement, Ontario is committing at least $301 million. The total investment of more than $734 million includes funding from federal and municipal partners.
- A Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy for Ontario
- Building New Affordable Housing
- “Together We're Building a Strong Ontario” VideoLearn about the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program and how it is making a difference in the lives of Ontarians.
- Looking for Affordable HousingInformation for Ontarians looking for affordable housing
- Gallery of Announced Affordable Housing ProjectsPictures and descriptions of projects including the number of units, target tenants, location
- Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing ProgramThe new program will include housing allowances and rental units for low-income households, supportive housing for persons with mental illness and victims of domestic violence, homeownership housing for families with low to moderate incomes, and the provision or renovation of affordable housing for low-income households in Northern Ontario.
- High Performance New Construction (HPNC)The program was launched on February 2008 following the completion of the AHP-Energy Efficiency Program, which provided financial incentives for the use of energy efficient products in Affordable Housing units. Presentation from HPNC workshop are available.
- Resources for Municipal Service Managers/Affordable Housing Program GuidelinesProgram overviews, guidelines, allocations, bulletins, Projects in Profile report, Ontario's Affordable Housing Strategy, and frequently asked questions for Service Managers.
- AnnouncementsNews Releases and announcements of new projects or changes to the Affordable Housing Program
- Useful LinksLinks to research, key organizations, and related legislation sites
- Contact UsTo obtain more information about the Affordable Housing Program