Housing Needs Assessment: Shaping the future of housing in Georgina.
About the project
The Town of Georgina has completed a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) to better understand the community’s current and future housing needs. The final report identifies key housing challenges and opportunities, outlines gaps in housing availability, and provides recommendations to guide future policies, development and investment in local housing infrastructure.
Why it matters
Housing is foundational to a healthy, inclusive and resilient community. The findings from the Housing Needs Assessment will help inform decisions that improve housing affordability, accessibility and supply. It also positions Georgina to better leverage funding opportunities through federal programs like the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Housing Accelerator Fund
Timelines
- Initial engagement: December 2024 – January 2025
- Findings and recommendations: May 2025
Public engagement
Community engagement opportunities
Let’s talk housing: How we engaged the community
To help shape the Housing Needs Assessment, the Town of Georgina engaged with residents, stakeholders and community partners through a variety of activities. These conversations were essential in identifying local housing challenges and priorities.
- Community drop-in sessions
Residents were invited to attend local sessions to share their housing experiences, challenges and ideas in person. - Online community survey
An online survey gathered insights from residents and visitors about their housing needs and concerns. - Stakeholder focus groups
Service providers, housing organizations and private sector stakeholders participated in targeted discussions to explore challenges and identify potential solutions. - Conversations with priority populations
Through partnerships with local organizations, the Town connected with groups such as seniors, youth and individuals experiencing housing insecurity to ensure their voices were reflected in the assessment.
Contact us
Have questions or want to learn more about the project? Contact the Housing Needs Assessment Team:
Denis Beaulieu, Project Lead
dbeaulieu@georgina.ca
905-476-4301 ext. 2321
Documents
Council reports
May 7, 2025 - Housing Needs Assessment - Staff Report
March 5, 2025 - Housing Needs Assessment – Project Update
Aug. 14, 2024 - Staff Report DS-2024-0049 - Housing Needs Assessment.pdf
June 19, 2024 - Infrastructure funding and the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) Agreement - Briefing Note
Media release
May 7, 2025 - Town releases Housing Needs Assessment
Jan. 13, 2025 - Help shape Georgina’s Housing Needs Assessment