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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93906

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London Development Institute

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Please accept the attached letter regarding the proposed definition of affordable residential Unit for the purpose of discounting and exempting units from municipal development -related charges. Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93910

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County of Grey

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Please find attached Grey County's comments regarding Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 as it pertains to the proposed changes to the definition of an 'Affordable Residential Unit" in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related change discounts Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93914

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The province's definition of affordable should stay aligned with those of our municipal and federal governments ie up to 30% of a household's gross income Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93921

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Your changes to the definition of affordable housing will make housing absolutely more inaccessible to many. For a government that claims to be looking out for the best interests of Ontarian's and is looking for solutions to a critical housing crisis, this seems completely counterproductive. Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93924

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The proposal as it stands will increase inequity for those with household incomes below that 60th percentile benchmark. A fair and accessible rental housing plan would set the amount at a MAXIMUM of 30% of household income and provide for even lower rates for the more marginalized. Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93930

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Individual

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This is not a fair process and define municipality. So the 60th percentile in Toronto, so you are putting neighbourhoods like Parkdale and St. Jamestown in the same category as Rosedale or Yorkville? Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93931

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I believe the current government has shown that they have little understanding of what the average Ontarian has to cope with regarding housing. Keep the current definition of affordable and engage real experts in resolving housing issues not developers.

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93932

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I oppose any changes to the definition of affordable residential unit!! Your proposed change will make it even more difficult for people to afford their rent. You need to make life easier for the people who elected you not more difficult!

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93933

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Regarding ERO number 019-7669, I object to the proposed change to the definition of "affordable rental unit." Basing the assessment on "the 60th percentile of gross annual incomes for renter households in the applicable local municipality" seems to be raising the assessment from the current 30 perc Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93934

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I am opposed to any changes to the definition of AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNIT. Ford should be making housing more affordable and not less affordable.

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93949

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Don’t change the measurement. 30% of household income is appropriate. If any change is to be made it should be closer to 20-25% of household income.

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93950

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We need affordable housing for the lowest earners. Changing this helps higher income people and leaves the most vulnerable at risk of being homeless. Look into the cost of people being homeless on all levels of government. Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93954

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Changing the definition of affordable rent from 30% of household income to 30% of the 60th percentile of gross annual income for the municipality will not make rent more affordable. Read more

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Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the purpose of municipal development-related charge discounts and exemptions

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93955

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I object to this in the strongest terms. This will transparently reduce affordable housing, at a time when we need it most. The Ford government is shameless in its pandering to the wealthy and corporations. Read more

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