Housing Related Resources
The purpose of this page is to share relevant housing related information and opportunities to developmental service agencies across Toronto & the GTA. There are many programs and upcoming funding opportunities to access affordable housing, as well as progress being made through various initiatives at all levels of government that will impact the clients we serve.
The TDSA Housing Sub-Committee aims to make this information easily accessible through links and documents provided on this site.
On the Radar
This section provides time sensitive opportunities to engage in all things housing-related and anything else worth keeping an eye on.
- HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan
- Empowering Ability Academy Live “EAA Live” 2019
- The City of Toronto is currently seeking applications for the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Habitat For Humanity: Time Limited Affordable Housing Opportunity until November 2018
- The City of Toronto’s new Residential Apartment Commercial (RAC) Zoning Information Session
- Provincial Affordable Housing Lands Program – November 2017
Accessing Surplus Properties
- Public Development Sites for Affordable Housing
- Sign Up for the Open Door Registry Contact the AHO Administrative Assistant at 416-397-4169 or opendoor@toronto.ca
- Structured Sale of Surplus Government Properties throughout Ontario
- Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative
- Toronto Community Housing & City of Toronto Request for Expression of Interest
Relevant Housing Related Resources
With so many housing initiatives, resources and published reports addressing housing needs, it can be difficult to track all of them. This section provides links to some of these various reports and documentation in one easy to access location.
Reports and Documentation
- The Cribwolf Foundation
- Elmira’s Good Neighbours Approach to Intentional Community
- National Housing Strategy: Government of Canada
- Income Security – A Roadmap for Change: Government of Ontario
- Ontario Supportive Housing Policy Framework: Ministry of Municipal Affairs/Ministry of Housing
- Ontario Supportive Housing Best Practice Guide: Ministry of Municipal Affairs/Ministry of Housing
- Building Community-Based Capacity to Meet Ontario’s Needs: Ontario Association of Independent Living Service Providers
- Toward a Brighter Future: Opportunities to Reduce Affordable Need and Homelessness in the GTHA: The Greater Toronto Housing Action Lab
- Nowhere to Turn – Investigation into the Ministry of Community and Social Services’ response to situations of crisis involving adults with developmental disabilities: Ombudsman Ontario
Housing Resources
In the News
This section explores current news articles related to all things housing. These articles may have a direct impact on the developmental service sector, or simply be an interesting and informative read. Click on the article title to be connected to the webpage.
- Ontario sets 2020 rent increase guideline at 2.2 per cent – June 19, 2019, TORONTO STAR
- Affordable Units Could Soon Become Mandatory In All Toronto Condos – May 30, 2019
- Nine Demonstration Projects Showcase Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing in Canada – March 7, 2019, CMHC
- Let seniors, and plenty of other people, share housing – March 3, 2019, THE STAR
- From co-living to micro condos, Ryerson researchers say Toronto needs more housing innovations – February 14, 2019, CBC
- Toronto council approves using 11 surplus properties for affordable housing – December 13, 2018, THE STAR
- 2,773 applicants, 75 units: Inside Toronto’s affordable housing lottery – October 25, 2018, THE STAR
- Re-elected Toronto mayor asks feds, province for help with affordable housing – October 24, 2018, CITY NEWS
- ‘My home was their home’: Why seniors, students living together saves more than rent money – July 22, 2018, CBC
- Approval of laneway housing plan a small step toward addressing Toronto’s massive housing needs – June 10, 2018, THE STAR
- Developer unveils plans for massive highrise complex at Bloor and Dundas – April 19, 2018, THE STAR
- Nova Scotia human-rights case seeks to establish right to supported housing for people with disabilities – February 4, 2018, THE GLOBE AND MAIL
- Ontario Working With Municipalities, Industry To Bring New Housing To Market Faster – November 13, 2017
- Ontario Expands Support for the City of Toronto’s Bridges to Housing Project for Adults with Developmental Disabilities – November 1, 2017
- Ontario unlocks land in Toronto’s northwest for affordable housing development – November 1, 2017, GLOBAL NEWS
- Builder Daniels Corp. opens doors for greater accessibility in the home – October 7, 2017, THE STAR
- Creating more affordable housing must be a priority: Tory, Bailao – September 15, 2017, THE STAR
- Ontario relaxes rules for ODSP, Ontario Works – September 1, 2017, CBC
Family Resources
Below are various resources for parents who have a child with a developmental disability and are thinking about housing options.
- Developmental Services Ontario: Toronto Region Housing Navigator
- Empowering Ability Workbook: Creating a Home for People with a Developmental Disability
- Citizenship Network: For a World Where Everyone Matters
- ‘A Home that is Right for Me’
- LIGHTS: Housing for People with Special Needs
- Housing Help Glossary
- Tool for the Assessment of Levels of Knowledge: Home Alone
- STEPS To Independence
- Community Access Learning Centre (CALC)
