Housing Needs Assessment
A study required to inform policy and programs to create affordable housing.
About the study
The Town of Oakville has initiated a Housing Needs Assessment study that will help inform policies and programs to create affordable housing. The data collected and analysis undertaken will help identify current and future housing needs and address housing gaps in the current and projected housing supply.
This study will also be crucial in developing various aspects of housing policies, programs and advocacy, including:
- Inclusionary Zoning policies and by-law for lands within protected Major Transit Stations Areas (MTSA) like Midtown Oakville and the Bronte GO MTSA.
- Community Improvement Plan that may incentivize the development of affordable housing
- Official Plan housing policies, updates and amendments
- Community Planning Permit by-law provisions for a more collaborative and streamlined approvals system within the Community Planning Permit area, and
- Strengthen advocacy efforts to be eligible for Federal funding programs such as the Canada Community Building Fund.
Get involved
In December 2024, the town held two focus group sessions with members of the housing development industry, including community groups/service providers, not-for-profit housing operators, business community, and real estate industry representatives.
These sessions focused on understanding housing need and affordable housing financial viability. The following material was shared at these sessions:
- December 10, 2024 Focus Group Session #1 - Understanding Housing Need (pdf)
- December 17, 2024 Focus Group Session #2 - Affordable Housing Financial Viability Analysis (pdf)
A third focus group session will take place in February 2025 to consult on proposed policy and/or regulatory measures to address housing need and facilitate affordable housing development.
Register to participate
If you are interested in participating in upcoming Housing Needs Assessment focus group sessions, please register to be notified of upcoming opportunities.
- Planning Studies
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- Active Development Applications
- Ward 1 - Development and Site Plan Applications
- Ward 2 - Development and Site Plan Applications
- Ward 3 - Development and Site Plan Applications
- Ward 4 - Development and Site Plan Applications
- Ward 5 - Development and Site Plan Applications
- Ward 6 - Development and Site Plan Applications
- Ward 7 - Development and Site Plan Applications