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 June 27, 2008, for 1,000 affordable housing projects representing 11,502 units.
- Rental and Supportive – 9,371 units
- 3,903 units are occupied.
- 2,172 units are under construction.
- 3,296 units are in planning approvals.
- Homeownership – 1,222 units
- 978 units are occupied.
- 94 units are under construction.
- 150 units are in planning approvals.
- Northern Housing Component – 909 units
- 580 units are occupied.
- 46 units are under construction/repair.
- 283 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.
- “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.
- AHP-Energy Efficiency ProgramThis pilot program was designed to capture energy savings through the use of energy efficient products in Affordable Housing Program units. The program ended on October 31, 2007. 31 projects received financial incentives.
- 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