Archive for April 2024

GOHBA Welcomes Housing Supply Measures Such as Four Units Per Lot and Changes to Parking Provisions in Ottawa’s New Zoning By-Law Draft  OTTAWA, April 19, 2024 — The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) expresses support for several proposed measures outlined in the initial draft of the City of Ottawa’s new Zoning By-law, namely: allowing four…

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Latest data on new home sales shows steady growth continues for March 2024 April 19, 2024 OTTAWA –The latest data on new home sales confirms a sustained momentum from the beginning of the year into March. According to the most recent Ottawa New Home Market Report,…

GOHBA Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing OTTAWA, April 17, 2024 — With the 2024 federal budget released Tuesday, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) commends the initiatives it contains that are aimed at addressing the pressing housing crisis across the nation. As the voice of Ottawa’s housing industry, GOHBA acknowledges the significance of these…

GOHBA Supports Ontario Government’s Housing Legislation OTTAWA – April 10, 2024 — The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) supports the Ontario government’s latest steps towards accelerating housing development with the introduction of the “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act.” Within the legislation are a wide range of measures that reinforce the province’s…

GOHBA: Ontario’s Investment of $37.5M Underscores Commitment to Building More Homes in Ottawa OTTAWA, April 5, 2024 – Today’s provincial funding announcement of $37.5 million for the City of Ottawa underscores the Ontario government’s dedication to supporting the construction of new housing supply and improving housing affordability in the region.   This funding, allocated through…