To whom it may concern, I am…

To whom it may concern,

I am writing this email to ask that Tiny Home subdivisions and communities become part of the government's strategy in addressing the housing shortage in Ontario. To that end, anything that can be done to streamline the regulatory process and reduce the corresponding development costs to keep tiny homes affordable for first time home buyers and downsizing retirees would be greatly appreciated.

Tiny homes can be built in as little as 8 to 10 weeks, compared to the typical 6 to 12 months for a traditional single detached home. This shortened timeframe can help the government meet its new home construction targets, and can also ease the lack of supply pressure that is continuing to drive up home prices.

Tiny homes are more environmentally friendly and sustainable. They use less energy to build and maintain, thereby reducing our collective carbon footprint.

Tiny homes can help more people get out of the high cost rental trap, thereby fueling a resurgence in first time buyers being able to buy.

Tiny homes allow people to live close to the earth, instead of in high rise cubicles. This has emotional and health benefits that are only now beginning to be understood.

Tiny homes can be an important part of the housing solution. But for this to happen, we need government support for this fledgling industry.

Please give this matter your serious consideration as you draft new legislation related to housing in Ontario.

Thank-you,

John Zwart
Owner/Partner
WhiteRock Tiny Home Solutions Inc.
Phone: 519-496-5607
Email: hello@tinyhomesolutions.ca