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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 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…

Ottawa Home Builders Applaud City and Province’s Funding Deal for Housing and Infrastructure Development March 28, 2024, OTTAWA, ON — The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) commends today’s funding agreement between the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa, recognizing it as a significant stride toward addressing the city’s pressing housing and infrastructure…

Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Ontario Budget 2024’s Boost to Housing Infrastructure March 27, 2024, OTTAWA, ON – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) applauds Ontario Budget 2024’s commitment to housing infrastructure, supply and affordability measures. These initiatives signify a positive trajectory for the housing sector in Ottawa and throughout the province. Entitled “Building a…

GOHBA White Paper: Proposing Zoning Reforms for Housing in Ottawa March 26, 2024, OTTAWA, ON — With the City of Ottawa’s zoning bylaws under review, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) has released a new white paper that outlines critical policy reforms to maximize the municipality’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) commitments, reduce housing red…

Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Ontario’s $1.8-Billion Investment in Housing Infrastructure Friday, March 22, 2024 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes today’s announcement that the Ontario government is investing more than $1.8 billion in housing-enabling infrastructure funding to help build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031. “Ottawa desperately needs new infrastructure to…

Ottawa Home Builders are moving homes as fast as possible, says new study February 23, 2024 OTTAWA – A new report commissioned by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association shows Ottawa’s home builders are effective in getting housing through the development pipeline and handing over the keys to Ottawa’s growing population. The report titled Use It:…