Wrenford Housing Strategy
The City of Wrenford Housing Strategy sets out how we will make sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to live. It guides our work on building new homes, supporting non-profit housing providers, and protecting existing rental units. The strategy is reviewed every five years to match the latest housing needs assessment and provincial planning rules, including the Planning Act and the Municipal Act, 2001.
Key strategy documents
- Wrenford Housing Strategy 2025–2030 (PDF, 4.2 MB) — Our main plan for growing housing supply and keeping rents manageable.
- 2025 Housing Needs Assessment (PDF, 3.8 MB) — Research on local market trends, affordability gaps, and the 9,200 households in housing need.
- Housing Targets Report 2026 (PDF, 1.1 MB) — Progress tracking against our goal of building 1,200 new homes over the next decade.
- Vacant Home Tax By-law 2025-160 (PDF, 850 KB) — Rules for the annual declaration and 2 per cent levy on unused residential properties.
Housing needs assessment
We update our housing needs assessment on a five-year cycle. The latest report, released in 2025, shows that the median rent in Wrenford requires an annual income of $89,000, while a median apartment costs $78,500 to afford. The assessment helps us set targets for family housing, non-market rentals, and supportive housing. You can read the full report on the housing needs assessment page.
Action targets and progress
City staff work with developers, non-profits, and other levels of government to meet our housing targets. Current priorities include:
- Releasing city-owned land for affordable housing at below-market rates.
- Supporting the affordable housing support.
- Streamlining planning policies to allow more diverse housing types across all neighbourhoods.
- Protecting existing rental stock from demolition or conversion.
Each year, the City publishes a progress report to show how close we are to our goals. You can view past reports on the main housing strategy page.
How the strategy is funded
We use a mix of city funds, provincial grants, and partnerships with non-profit developers to pay for housing projects. The city also uses tools like the Vacant Home Tax and the Housing Capital Initiative to keep money flowing into affordable projects. If you run a non-profit housing provider, you can apply for development grants or land subsidies through the affordable housing application page.
Public engagement
We hold public meetings and online surveys whenever we draft or update housing policies. You can join a consultation by visiting the community planning page. The Housing Strategy Steering Committee also meets monthly at City Hall, Room 302, and welcomes public comment during designated agenda slots.
Related housing plans
Get in touch
If you have questions about the strategy, targets, or upcoming consultations, email [email protected] or call 519-555-0100.
See also: Fire safety plans for rental properties.