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About the Project Alongside the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, two specialized studies are currently underway, supported through dedicated funding from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program. The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is a federal program intended to support the increase of housing across Canada as it allocates funding to assist municipalities in reducing barriers and expediting approval processes to facilitate more housing development and accelerate project timelines.
HAF Initiative 1: Medium/High-Density Parking Study This study will review and update parking requirements for medium and high-density developments within the Town’s Strategic Growth Areas. It will focus on opportunities to reduce minimum parking requirements, especially near Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs), to better support sustainable growth and transit-oriented development.
HAF Initiative 2: Expanding Missing Middle Housing Following Council’s April 2024 direction, this initiative will examine where it is most appropriate to allow up to four residential units per property. This study will explore how different housing types, such as multiplexes and low-rise apartments, can be integrated into existing neighborhoods. The goal is to support a range of housing, encourage gentle increases in density, address housing supply gaps, and promote walkability to local amenities and transit. As part of this project, urban design guidelines will also be developed to ensure development is well integrated within the community. These initiatives are designed to provide valuable input to the Zoning By-law Review, helping to shape policies that reflect the Town’s vision for growth, housing choice, and community character.
Get Involved Stouffville invites you to participate in our Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) initiatives, which focus on expanding missing middle housing and revisiting parking requirements to support a range of affordable and attainable housing options in the Town. Notifications about upcoming ways to get involved will be posted on this webpage. We encourage you to share comments and to stay up to date by joining the project e-mailing list or checking the Key Dates section for additional information, event details, and opportunities to share your feedback!
About the Project Alongside the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, two specialized studies are currently underway, supported through dedicated funding from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program. The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is a federal program intended to support the increase of housing across Canada as it allocates funding to assist municipalities in reducing barriers and expediting approval processes to facilitate more housing development and accelerate project timelines.
HAF Initiative 1: Medium/High-Density Parking Study This study will review and update parking requirements for medium and high-density developments within the Town’s Strategic Growth Areas. It will focus on opportunities to reduce minimum parking requirements, especially near Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs), to better support sustainable growth and transit-oriented development.
HAF Initiative 2: Expanding Missing Middle Housing Following Council’s April 2024 direction, this initiative will examine where it is most appropriate to allow up to four residential units per property. This study will explore how different housing types, such as multiplexes and low-rise apartments, can be integrated into existing neighborhoods. The goal is to support a range of housing, encourage gentle increases in density, address housing supply gaps, and promote walkability to local amenities and transit. As part of this project, urban design guidelines will also be developed to ensure development is well integrated within the community. These initiatives are designed to provide valuable input to the Zoning By-law Review, helping to shape policies that reflect the Town’s vision for growth, housing choice, and community character.
Get Involved Stouffville invites you to participate in our Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) initiatives, which focus on expanding missing middle housing and revisiting parking requirements to support a range of affordable and attainable housing options in the Town. Notifications about upcoming ways to get involved will be posted on this webpage. We encourage you to share comments and to stay up to date by joining the project e-mailing list or checking the Key Dates section for additional information, event details, and opportunities to share your feedback!
Phase 1: Background Review and Engagement (Fall 2025)
Housing Accelerator Fund Initiatives is currently at this stage
This phase focuses on research, best practices, and community consultation to inform the studies. The Project Team will prepare a Background and Best Practice Review, followed by engagement opportunities to identify key issues, opportunities, and priorities. Community feedback will play an essential role in shaping the direction of the project and directly inform the work completed in Phase 2.
Phase 2: Implementation and Statutory Public Consultation (Winter 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for Housing Accelerator Fund Initiatives
In this phase, the focus shifts to preparing the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for public and Council consideration. A Statutory Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting will be held to present the draft materials and gather input. The Project Team will then refine and finalize the documents for presentation to Council along with the final report for each initiative.