Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan

Milestones

1. Develop proposed zoning b-law change including map of applicable areas
2. Hold public meetings/community consultation period
3. Council endorsement of update to the zoning bylaw to allow four units as-of-right in urban area

The Town of Georgina is proposing an official plan and zoning bylaw amendment to permit up to four residential units per lot in designated urban serviced areas of the town, specifically within the settlement areas of Keswick and Sutton/Jackson’s Point. The initiative is part of the town’s Housing Accelerator Fund implementation, which aims to support housing supply and gentle intensification in areas with existing infrastructure.

The proposed changes will allow fourplex residential dwellings as-of-right in applicable residential zones, subject to lot size, frontage, parking and servicing standards. These permissions align with recent provincial housing policies and support a broader range of housing options for Georgina’s growing population.

A background report was prepared in support of Initiative 1 and 7 dated September 2025 by NPG Planning Solutions and Tim Welch Consulting Inc.

• Notice of Public Meeting and Open Houses Initiative 1

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA 2025-0004

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2025-0006

Milestones

1. Develop and launch Expression of Interest process for the construction of affordable housing
2. Conduct review of submissions and select partner(s) to use incentive funding to develop affordable housing in Georgina
3. Connect partner(s) to ongoing support

Project updates

Visit the Affordable Housing in Georgina webpage to learn more

Milestones

1. Establish project team
2. Develop and customize Development Tracking System
3. Launch and training for internal staff and external users (ie. developers)

Relevant details and updates will be shared as they become available

Milestones

1. Initiate Official Plan Amendment
2. Draft delegated authority recommendations (e.g. holding provisions, temporary use bylaws, minor zoning bylaw amendments, etc.)
3. Hold public meetings/community consultation period
4. Obtain Council approval

Relevant details and updates will be shared as they become available

Milestones

1. Implement pre-submission process to fast-track approvals process for affordable housing and purpose-built rental developments
2. Implement post-submission process to fast-track approvals process for affordable housing and purpose-built rental developments

Relevant details and updates will be shared as they become available

Milestones

1. Complete the development charges (DC) review and get Council approval
2. Communicate DC reduction to affordable and/or rental housing developers
3. Complete the application fee review and get Council approval
4. Communicate fee reduction to affordable and/or rental housing developers

Relevant details and updates will be shared as they become available

Milestones

1. Review Town Zoning Bylaw and bylaws restricting the permitting of ADUs
2. Council approval of update to the comprehensive zoning bylaw to permit ADUs
3. Promote updates to encourage residents to construct ADUs

This initiative will work in tandem with Initiative 8.

The Town of Georgina is proposing amendments to its zoning bylaws and official plan to implement updated policies allowing additional residential units (ARUs) across both urban and rural areas of Georgina. The initiative aligns with changes to the Planning Act and Ontario Regulation 299/19 and supports the creation of self-contained units within or adjacent to existing homes.

The official plan amendment applies town-wide, and the zoning bylaw amendment applies specifically to properties governed by Zoning Bylaw No. 500.

ARUs are self-contained residential units located within or adjacent to a primary dwelling, such as basement units, coach houses or garden suites. The proposed amendments will enable up to two ARUs per lot across different contexts, subject to development standards, lot conditions and servicing availability.

A background report was prepared in support of Initiative 1 and 7 dated September 2025 by NPG Planning Solutions and Tim Welch Consulting Inc.

• Notice of Public Meeting and Open Houses Initiative 7

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment  OPA 2025-0004

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2025-0007

Milestones

1. Develop program framework and work plan
2. Council approval of program
3. Formal launch of pilot program, including execution of implementation and communications plan – expected November 2025

The Town of Georgina is developing a new community improvement plan for housing and economic development. As part of the Housing Accelerator Fund funding, the town is proposing a program to provide grants and financial incentives for additional residential units (ARUs). The initiative is intended to support the creation of a broader mix of housing types, including affordable, by offering financial and procedural incentives that help reduce the cost and complexity of delivering new homes. A second component of the community improvement plan relates to enabling economic development and establishing the ability for the town to provide economic incentives town-wide.

The proposed program to provide grants and financial incentives for ARUs will apply across the entire town and is being designed to help remove barriers to housing development, especially in areas with existing or planned servicing infrastructure. The goal is to create a structured yet flexible program that attracts meaningful housing investment while responding to local needs and development conditions. A second set of goals is to promote economic development and broaden the town’s policies. No new incentive programs for economic development are proposed at this time.

• Notice of Public Meeting and Open Houses Initiative 8

• Proposed CIP Initiative 8 Community Improvement Plan