What Does Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes act Mean

You may be aware of the recent announcement about Ontario's plan to introduce the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes act. What does this mean for the City of Mississauga and its residents? Here's a breakdown of how this legislation will empower City Council, builders, and the Region of Peel to construct housing, a priority for all candidates in their campaigns.

For current homeowners, the increase in construction and the reintroduction of Development-Related Charges on Housing will bolster our income, keeping property taxes, including those in Peel Region, at a reasonable rate. Your property values will remain stable, your quality of life uninterrupted, and your day-to-day routines unaffected.

For those aspiring to enter the housing market, this presents an opportune moment. With new avenues for homeownership emerging, you're invited to enhance your quality of life in Mississauga. As the next stewards and decision-makers of our city, you'll play a crucial role in shaping its future and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

These changes will significantly alleviate the tough decisions faced by our City Councillors. Prioritizing housing over bureaucratic hurdles, our city aims to streamline processes, reduce complexity (or "red tape"), and eliminate duplication. It's time to address the excuses of the past and move forward with decisive action.

Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Simplified

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)

Supporting Municipal Incentives for Economic Growth: It will encourage municipalities to prioritize housing development as a way to support economic growth.

Building More Student Housing: Will help address the need for more affordable housing options for students.

"Use it or Lose it": It will "encourage" developers to move forward with approved projects in a timely manner.

Getting Shovels in the Ground Faster for Priority Projects: Will expedite the approval process for certain projects.

Providing Certainty for Planning Decisions and Enhancing Consultation Tools: Will help address concerns about transparency and public consultation in the planning process.

Eliminating Parking Minimums: Will reduce costs and feasibility concerns related to providing parking for new developments.

Provincial Planning Statement Consultations: Will align municipal planning with provincial priorities and policies related to housing development.

Reducing Barriers to Building Additional Residential Units: Will help address the need for more affordable housing options by making it easier to build additional residential units in existing buildings.

Reducing Red Tape in Planning Approvals: Will address concerns about delays and inefficiencies in the planning process.

Standardizing Housing Designs to Build More Homes: Will reduce costs and feasibility concerns related to meeting building code requirements.

Updating the Building Code: Will help address concerns about the cost and feasibility of meeting building code requirements.

Development-Related Charges on Housing: Will help address concerns about the cost of development charges and their impact on housing affordability.

Consulting on Financial Tools to Use in Planning Approvals: Will help address concerns about the need for more funding and resources to support housing development.

Exploring Further Opportunities to Cut Red Tape to Build Housing: Will address concerns about regulatory barriers to housing development.

Increasing the Transparency of Housing Supply Data: Will help address concerns about the availability and accuracy of data related to housing supply and demand.

Peel Region: Will address concerns specific to the Peel Region, such as the need for more affordable housing options and the impact of growth on local infrastructure and services.

Municipal Planning Responsibilities: Will clarify the roles and responsibilities of municipalities in the planning process.

Minister’s Zoning Order Framework: Will help provide more clarity and transparency around the use of Minister’s Zoning Orders to facilitate housing development.