Affordable housing
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Share your thoughts on the proposed Downtown Community Planning Permit System
Guelph, Ont., December 12, 2025 – The Downtown Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) is moving to Downtown. On January 8, we’re holding an open house to provide information and answer questions. The CPPS will be at Council for a public meeting on January 20. You can have your voice heard at the public meeting by…
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Notice of Public Meeting and Decision Meeting of Council: Additional Dwelling Unit Grant Program Amendment
In accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, a public meeting and decision meeting of City Council will be held to consider the proposed amendment to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan – Additional Dwelling Unit Grant Program (‘The Amendment’). Statutory public meeting and decision meeting Tuesday, December 96:00 p.m. This is a hybrid…
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City of Guelph and Thresholds Homes and Supports team up to create deeply affordable housing for seniors living with mental health issues
Guelph, Ont., July 17, 2025 – To help meet the growing need for affordable housing, the City of Guelph has selected Thresholds Homes and Supports (THS) to build and operate 13 deeply affordable rental units at 14 Edinburgh Road South, Guelph. The City is contributing nearly half an acre of City-owned land and up to…
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City making progress on housing and affordability, despite economic challenges
Guelph, Ont., July 3, 2025 – A new report shows Guelph is making steady progress towards its housing and affordability goals, even in a challenging economic climate. The 2024 Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report, going to Council on July 15, shows how Guelph is ensuring a strong housing supply, adding more affordable rentals…
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Notice of Decision Meeting: Proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) In accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, a decision meeting of City Council will be held to consider the final recommended Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan. Subject lands The proposed Affordable Housing CIP applies to all lands within the municipal boundaries of the City of Guelph…
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Residents can now build up to four housing units on a property in Guelph
Gentle density will provide more housing options while maintaining small-town charm of Guelph neighbourhoods Guelph, Ont., December 11, 2024 – Homeowners and developers in Guelph can now build up to four housing units on a property — a type of development known as gentle density. Yesterday, City Council approved Official Plan and Zoning bylaw amendments…