Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan

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The Town of Stouffville is excited to announce the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The Affordable Housing CIP is one of eight initiatives that the Town is undertaking as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) agreement with Government of Canada. The Affordable Housing CIP contains a range of financial and non-financial incentives aimed at supporting the development of affordable housing within the Town.


Notice of Adoption:

On December 3, 2025, Council approved the Town’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This approval included:

  • By-law 2025-099-DS: Designating the Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) for the Affordable Housing CIP.
  • By-law 2025-100-DS: Adopting the Affordable Housing CIP for the urban areas of the Community of Stouffville.

This CIP is intended to encourage the development of new affordable housing through financial and non-financial incentives to affordable, private and non-profit housing developers and property owners. The anticipated outcome of this CIP is to advance affordable housing across the full continuum which will help create a more inclusive, livable, and sustainable community for the Town.

CIPs are exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing through O.Reg 525/97. Town Council’s decision is considered final if a Notice of Appeal is not received on or before the last day of the appeal period.

Please see “documents” to review the Council adopted Affordable Housing CIP and the Notice of Adoption for further information on appeal procedures.

Public Meeting Notice: November 5, 2025 at Town Council Chambers, at 7 p.m.

A Public Meeting was held for the Draft Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The Public Meeting provided interested parties the ability to learn more about the Affordable Housing CIP, and provide any comments and feedback before any decisions were made on the CIP. The meeting was held in person in the Town Council Chambers, located at 111 Sandiford Drive, and was able to be viewed live by visiting: townofws.ca/cmlivestream The Public Meeting Notice and Revised Draft Affordable Housing CIP are available for review under “documents”.

Public Open House Notice: September 15, 2025 at Nineteen on the Park, at 6 p.m.

A Public Open House was held for the Affordable Housing CIP – Background Report to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide feedback on the Background Report including the proposed incentives, at that time. The Background Report is available for review under "Documents".


Timeline

The Affordable Housing CIP was undertaken in 3 stages, and was informed by research and analysis, along with engagement opportunities for the Town to receive questions and feedback from the residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to shape the Affordable Housing CIP.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

A CIP is a land use planning tool that allows municipalities like ours to provide financial incentives (grants and loans) and non-financial incentives to private landowners to encourage revitalization and development to achieve locally defined goals, like the provision of housing. This land use planning tool is permitted by Section 28 of the Ontario Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

What is the Purpose of the Affordable Housing CIP?

The Affordable Housing CIP serves as a toolkit of both financial and non-financial incentives to attract landowners, developers, non-profits, and community organizations to encourage the timely development of housing typologies, including “missing middle” housing, and gentle infill to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Town.
This initiative supports the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) by identifying opportunities to boost new affordable housing supply through targeted incentives. The Affordable Housing CIP study was informed with recommended and the most effective strategies, programs, and tools along with ensuring alignment with the Town’s Housing Strategy, Housing Needs Assessment and Official Plan. Additionally, the CIP incorporated best practices, market trends, and emerging guidance from the Province.

How is the Affordable Housing CIP being funded?

The Affordable Housing CIP is being funded by the Government of Canada through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program, as part of their $8 million dollar commitment. The Town agreed to develop the Affordable Housing CIP under Initiative 2 of the Town’s Housing Action Plan.

About

The Town of Stouffville is excited to announce the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The Affordable Housing CIP is one of eight initiatives that the Town is undertaking as part of its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) agreement with Government of Canada. The Affordable Housing CIP contains a range of financial and non-financial incentives aimed at supporting the development of affordable housing within the Town.


Notice of Adoption:

On December 3, 2025, Council approved the Town’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This approval included:

  • By-law 2025-099-DS: Designating the Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) for the Affordable Housing CIP.
  • By-law 2025-100-DS: Adopting the Affordable Housing CIP for the urban areas of the Community of Stouffville.

This CIP is intended to encourage the development of new affordable housing through financial and non-financial incentives to affordable, private and non-profit housing developers and property owners. The anticipated outcome of this CIP is to advance affordable housing across the full continuum which will help create a more inclusive, livable, and sustainable community for the Town.

CIPs are exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing through O.Reg 525/97. Town Council’s decision is considered final if a Notice of Appeal is not received on or before the last day of the appeal period.

Please see “documents” to review the Council adopted Affordable Housing CIP and the Notice of Adoption for further information on appeal procedures.

Public Meeting Notice: November 5, 2025 at Town Council Chambers, at 7 p.m.

A Public Meeting was held for the Draft Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The Public Meeting provided interested parties the ability to learn more about the Affordable Housing CIP, and provide any comments and feedback before any decisions were made on the CIP. The meeting was held in person in the Town Council Chambers, located at 111 Sandiford Drive, and was able to be viewed live by visiting: townofws.ca/cmlivestream The Public Meeting Notice and Revised Draft Affordable Housing CIP are available for review under “documents”.

Public Open House Notice: September 15, 2025 at Nineteen on the Park, at 6 p.m.

A Public Open House was held for the Affordable Housing CIP – Background Report to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide feedback on the Background Report including the proposed incentives, at that time. The Background Report is available for review under "Documents".


Timeline

The Affordable Housing CIP was undertaken in 3 stages, and was informed by research and analysis, along with engagement opportunities for the Town to receive questions and feedback from the residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to shape the Affordable Housing CIP.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

A CIP is a land use planning tool that allows municipalities like ours to provide financial incentives (grants and loans) and non-financial incentives to private landowners to encourage revitalization and development to achieve locally defined goals, like the provision of housing. This land use planning tool is permitted by Section 28 of the Ontario Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

What is the Purpose of the Affordable Housing CIP?

The Affordable Housing CIP serves as a toolkit of both financial and non-financial incentives to attract landowners, developers, non-profits, and community organizations to encourage the timely development of housing typologies, including “missing middle” housing, and gentle infill to increase the supply of affordable housing in the Town.
This initiative supports the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) by identifying opportunities to boost new affordable housing supply through targeted incentives. The Affordable Housing CIP study was informed with recommended and the most effective strategies, programs, and tools along with ensuring alignment with the Town’s Housing Strategy, Housing Needs Assessment and Official Plan. Additionally, the CIP incorporated best practices, market trends, and emerging guidance from the Province.

How is the Affordable Housing CIP being funded?

The Affordable Housing CIP is being funded by the Government of Canada through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program, as part of their $8 million dollar commitment. The Town agreed to develop the Affordable Housing CIP under Initiative 2 of the Town’s Housing Action Plan.

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