The Town of Whitby’s Mayor Roy released a statement announcing $5.4 million in funding from Ontario’s Building Faster Fund.
The Town of Ajax also annonced recently that it will be receiving over $4 million through Ontario’s Building Faster Fund (BFF), recognizing the town’s efforts to advance a mix of housing types.
“I am pleased to announce the Town of Whitby will receive $5.4 million through Ontario’s Building Faster Fund, in recognition of reaching 80 per cent of our annual housing target in 2023. This funding will help the town continue investing in infrastructure that enables housing and supports community growth,” Whitby Mayor Roy said.
Whitby recorded 1,159 new housing units in 2023, representing 88 per cent of the target of 1,320 units assigned by the province.
Housing unit refers to new home construction starts, additional residential units added to existing homes, and new and upgraded beds in long-term care homes.
In March 2023, Whitby Council pledged to facilitate the development of 18,000 new homes by 2031 and we remain committed to achieving that goal.
Housing affordability and accessibility are essential to maintaining a healthy, inclusive community where people of all backgrounds and income levels can find a home that meets their needs.”
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