Ontario is planning to make it cheaper to build secondary suites and rental housing as part of the government’s plan to increase housing supply.<\/p>\n
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark is tabling legislation today that includes a host of changes aimed at improving speed and costs in creating housing, as well as promoting a mix of housing types.<\/p>\n
The government is proposing to eliminate a charge for creating a second suite in new homes and allow homeowners to create units above garages or in laneways.<\/p>\n
Charges for building rental and not-for-profit housing would be deferred, allowing the developer to pay in instalments over five years.<\/p>\n
As well, the government says it will remove the requirement for certain new homes to include electric vehicle charging stations in order to reduce costs.<\/p>\n
The Local Planning and Appeal Tribunal, which replaced the Ontario Municipal Board, would also be given more powers to manage and decide cases in order to reduce delays.<\/p>\n