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Housing in Guelph

Guelph is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada.

As more people move here, we’re working to make housing happen and build infrastructure — like roads, water and wastewater services — to support growth.

Finding the right housing solutions requires all of us to work together. We are working with other levels of government, homebuilders, developers and local agencies to meet Guelph’s housing needs.

Together, we can help everyone find a place to call home.

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Housing spotlight

Let’s get Guelph housing ready, together. Learn about City programs, funding opportunities and updated policies that are helping open the door to more housing.

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Guelph Vacant home tax
Learn about a potential four per cent vacant home tax that aims to encourage owners to live in, rent or sell vacant homes to families who need them.

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Affordable housing at 14 Edinburgh Road South
Find out about new affordable housing coming to 14 Edinburgh Road, thanks to a collaboration between Thresholds Homes and Supports and the City.

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Affordable housing grants
Apply for a grant to build affordable housing — from adding ADUs to constructing new apartments and turning vacant units into affordable housing.

Guelph’s housing story

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Guelph’s approach to housing

Learn about our vision for housing in Guelph, the City’s role in delivering new homes, and the strategies guiding our work.

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Funding and incentive programs

Explore what housing grants are available, as well as funding programs that support housing in Guelph.

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Housing affordability

Find out how we’re taking action to encourage more affordable housing development in Guelph.

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Creating housing supply

See how Guelph is expanding our housing supply to improve affordability and foster a vibrant, inclusive community.

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Diverse housing options

Find out about the different housing options in Guelph, from emergency shelters to private and non-private market housing.

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Homelessness response

Learn how we work with others in the community to connect people experiencing homelessness to support and housing.

Our progress

The City has been preparing for a future ready Guelph, and housing supply has been our priority, for years. Here is what we accomplished.

Learn more about our progress
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Stories

Learn more about how the City helps build housing and how housing changes lives.

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