Ontario New Homes

• Lack of development charges could cost Hamilton taxpayers $54 million

  Hamilton councillors are taking steps to articulate on city tax bills exactly why ratepayers may soon have to pick up a $54-million tab for developers.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2023
  
• ‘Vagueness’ around development charges still poses risk to Hamilton’s finances, says mayor

  Mayor Andrea Horwath says changing development charges via Ontario's new housing plan is 'a lot to unpack' amid ongoing city budget talks.

  Politics

  Jan 16, 2023
  
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• Hamilton mayor says end of development charges on housing builds could be problematic

  Andrea Horwath admits she has "concerns" over Ontario's nixing of development charges for some new housing starts that could lead to more costs for Hamiltonians.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2022
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• Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

  The Progressive Conservative government has promised to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years, and introduced new legislation intended to spur and speed up development.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
• Newly built homes in GTA hits new lows, building group says

  The Building Industry and Land Development Association says the Greater Toronto Area's supply of newly constructed homes last month hit its second-lowest level since it began tracking that data about 15 years ago.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2016