09/17/2025
Unlocking viability: Policy changes needed to facilitate purpose-built rental housing supply
Did you know the GTA is short 114,000 rental homes—and that gap could double in 10 years? 🏙️ Rising costs and slow policy action are holding us back. What changes do you think could solve this housing crisis? 🏠💬
The Greater Toronto Area faces a severe shortage of purpose-built rental (PBR) housing, with a current deficit of 114,000 units and a projected shortfall of 235,000 over the next decade. Rising construction costs, high interest rates, and municipal fees hinder new developments. While some municipali...