Housing and Homelessness Actions
Housing affordability remains a key issue in York Region and demand for housing and homelessness services continues to increase. Rising home ownership and rental costs are making it increasingly difficult for many residents to access deeply affordable housing options.
All levels of government must play a role in solving the housing crisis. Significant supply challenges make it impossible for York Region to address housing needs alone. The Region is calling on the federal and provincial governments to provide predictable and long-term funding commitments to:
- Invest in community housing supply to meet growing need
- Protect existing community housing for future generations
- Expand and maintain housing benefits to help more people get housed faster
Community Housing Supply Grant
York Region's Community Housing Supply Grant Program provides capital funding to non-profit and co-operative housing organizations that are ready to build new community housing units.
10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan
Focuses on expanding affordable housing and improving housing stability to support residents in need of safe, secure housing.
New Developments and Proposed Projects
Building complete communities starts with housing that meets the needs of residents. Learn about new and proposed housing developments.
Homelessness Service System Plan
York Region’s approach and investments to reduce and prevent homelessness, including expanding emergency, transitional and longer-term housing options.
Point-in-Time Homelessness Count
Learn more about the number of people experiencing homelessness over a 24-hour period and how they are counted.
