The key barrier in our Northern Ontario Municipality is a result of an influx of residents from Southern Ontario, who are overbidding on homes by a significant amount, causing prices to be out of reach for our locals. Housing prices have become unaffordable and continue to skyrocket.
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I have family members wi have gone up north for a job in popular area for tourism from may to Oct. It is almost impossible for Stagg to find places to stay to work. My family member and partner who will both be working there along with family member of her partner.
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There are a lot of important policies in place by the Provincial Policy Statements that are implemented into Official Plans as per the One Window approach from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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Consideration to allowing homes to be built on rural properties that are greater than 10 acres it less than 25 acres.. land too small to conduct a farming business on.
Just saying
- expand settlement area boundaries
- provide funding from higher levels of government for servicing infrastructure improvements and expansions
- explore communal servicing options
- permit more severances without triggering plan of subdivision
- permit more severances of agricultural parcels
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WHAT ARE ISSUES RESTRICTING AFFORDABLE OR ENTRY LEVEL “MISSING MIDDLE” HOUSING SUPPLY?
1. Definition ––“Affordable” vs “Attainable” vs “Missing Middle” housing. Need to clearly
define the problem(s) while at the same time considering local or regional perspectives.
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Municipalities in Northwestern Ontario require crown land for development. Many communities such as Red Lake, Ontario remain “land locked” and are unable to develop because of a lack of available land.
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Water and Wastewater infrastructure are 2 areas where rural municipalities require additional assistance. In County's across Ontario servicing is the responsibility of the lower tier municipality which financing and project management our outside of their regular operating budget.
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The biggest issue for housing development in rural areas is servicing constraints. In keeping with adopting a more form based approach to zoning, housing regulations in rural areas should be based on servicing impacts and capacities rather than unit counts.
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Women who amor minimum wage and single mom’s who don’t have child support need affordable housing based on their income.
A living Co-op would be a great idea where there can be an exchange for providing work on the complex or offer each other with child care or rides.
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I am the CBO from Central Frontenac, a rural community. I also deal with tenant complaints about maintenance. I feel there is an urgent need for decent rental housing in the area.
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Question 1: What are the key barriers impacting your municipality in meeting its housing needs that may be unique to northern and rural communities?
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An increasingly important barrier to purchasing a home is the fact that more and more houses are sold even before they are placed on the market - sold to tourism entrepreneurs who actively engage real estate agents.
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One of the most important needs is affordable housing for low to middle income earners. Our community is losing families because they do not have proper affordable housing. A new rent assessment tool is needed also.
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Seeking Feedback on Housing Needs in Rural and Northern Municipalities - SUBMISSION FROM the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)
ERO NUMBER 019-5287
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April 27, 2022
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
PlanningConsultations@ontario.ca
RE: Housing Needs in Rural and Northern Municipalities
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The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is pleased to provide a response to this posting (please see pages 8 - 12 in the attached submission). AMO is a non-profit, non-partisan association that represents municipal governments across Ontario.
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