The plan includes grants for homeowners and developers who want to build affordable units.
July 31, 2024
The aim of the CIP is to help quickly increase Mississauga’s supply of:
- Affordable and below-market rental units in multi-unit buildings
- Gentle density rental units such as basement apartments, garden suites, triplexes and fourplexes in lower density areas
The CIP will be implemented as a grant program. Applications will be accepted starting this fall through 2027 or until the program funding is fully allocated.
Market rents in Mississauga far exceed affordable rent levels for even moderate-income renters. Renter households require a yearly gross income of almost $100,000 to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the city. The City’s CIP will help developers, landowners and homeowners offset some of the costs required to deliver new units at affordable rates.
Mississauga’s CIP was developed in consultation with industry stakeholders whose input was instrumental in helping to shape the program. It is designed to work in tandem with funding sources from other levels of government for new market rental and affordable rental construction. Staff expect that the program will deliver over 300 new affordable rental and gentle density units over three years.
The CIP also sets the stage for two innovative housing solutions that could help to encourage more affordable rental units:
- Tax Increment Equivalent Grants which could be used, with Council approval, to help to offset a portion of the increased property tax associated with the redevelopment of multi-residential units.
- City Land Acquisition program to allow municipally-owned property to be acquired and sold at nominal or below-market rates for affordable housing projects.
The CIP will be funded, in part, through funds received from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. In December 2023, the Government of Canada and the City of Mississauga announced a $112.9 million agreement to help deliver more homes and improve affordability.
More information about the CIP is available on the City’s website.
Background
A CIP is a tool under the Ontario Planning Act that allows municipalities to provide incentives such as grants and loans to help encourage development.
The focus of this CIP is to increase the supply of rental units affordable for moderate-income renter households earning $54,000 to $96,000 in household income. The CIP is not designed to deliver low-income units. Homes for low-income households are built and operated by the Region of Peel, the City’s municipal housing service manager.
The Affordable Rental Housing CIP is a key action under Growing Mississauga: An Action Plan for New Housing. The action plan identifies steps the City can take to get more homes built, streamline building approvals and make homes more affordable.
Quotes
I am committed to finding ways to get more rental housing built in Mississauga. It’s a key area of focus for our Council, City staff and my Housing Task Force. We must use every tool we have to get more homes built. I encourage every homeowner and developer who wants to build affordable rental units in Mississauga to come forward and take advantage of this incentive program. The time to get building is now! – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish
This past December, our government reached an agreement with the City of Mississauga to provide nearly $113 million to fast track the construction of more than 35,200 homes over the next decade and support programs for affordable housing in our community. The City of Mississauga has been a supportive partner in this important work, and our collaboration will continue to make housing more affordable for those who need it the most in our city. – The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville
The availability of affordable rental housing is a critical issue in Mississauga and financial incentives are a powerful tool to help stimulate construction. As we developed this program, we listened carefully to our industry partners. To address their feedback, we increased the total amount of grants available per unit. We are hopeful that this will help mitigate some of the financial hurdles developers face when bringing affordable units to market. – Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building
You’re invited to share your feedback on policies that will help guide the future redevelopment for the Dixie Outlet Mall site.
City staff have refined the draft policies and are seeking comments on the revised Official Plan Amendment. The policies address elements that are needed to create a mixed-use community: parks and natural spaces, transit and transportation options, community infrastructure, housing options, the height and density of new buildings and the amount of retail and commercial space.
Want to continue the conversation?
Community engagement has been an important part of the work to date. Interested in a refresh on the policies? Or do you have any additional thoughts or comments you would like to share with the team? Save the date for our virtual community meeting this fall.
Meeting Details
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Webex virtual meeting
We’d love to see you in September. But, if you can’t make the meeting, a video recording will be posted on the Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review website after the session.
To learn more or register visit www.yoursay.mississauga.ca/dixie
Virtual Public Meeting
INFORMATION / RECOMMENDATION REPORT NOTICE
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, July 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Place:
This will be a virtual meeting. Mississauga Council Chambers will be closed to the public due to renovations.
City’s Proposal:
City of Mississauga (Wards 1 to 11)
File: BL.09-DWY (All Wards)
The City of Mississauga is proposing to change the driveway regulations in the Zoning By-law for low and medium density residential zones.
Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423, for instructions.
Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.
Purpose of Meeting:
For Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the project, addresses issues raised, and provides a recommendation on the proposal
For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision about this project
The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment
For detailed information contact:
City Planner Rob Vertolli at 905-615-3200 ext. 8248 or roberto.vertolli@mississauga.ca
If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, City Planning Strategies, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
Please include your name, your address, and the City’s file number you are providing comments on.
Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m., prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca, or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and file number you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during, or after a public meeting, but before a by-law is passed, receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.
If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request.
How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:
Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m., prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423, no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m., prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and file number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.
Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca, or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.
Information about Appeals:
Only a registered owner of land affected by the by-law, a specified person or a public body, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is entitled to appeal. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal, or be added as a party to an appeal of the decision to the Tribunal.
Date of Notice: July 5, 2024
Virtual Public Meeting
Rangeview Development Master Plan
850-1083 Rangeview Road and 830-1076 Lakeshore Road East
South side of Lakeshore Road East, east of Cawthra Road
Applicant’s Proposal: Development Master Plan
Application submitted by: Rangeview Landowners Group Inc.
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Place:
This will be a virtual meeting.
The applicant has submitted a Development Master Plan for the entirety of the employment lands known as Rangeview Estates. The Development Master Plan outlines the vision of how the lands can be redeveloped for residential, commercial and park uses.
Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423 for instructions.
Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.
Purpose of Meeting:
The City held a Public Meeting on November 27, 2023
At the upcoming meeting, Planning and Building staff will present a report addressing issues raised and will provide a recommendation on the master plan
For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision on endorsing the master plan
The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment
For detailed information contact:
City Planner David Breveglieri at 905-615-3200 ext. 5551 or david.breveglieri@mississauga.ca
If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, Development and Design Division, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
Please include your name, your address, and application numbers or address of the property you are providing comments on.
Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at
deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.
How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:
Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423 no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and application number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.
Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material submitted in support of this Development Master Plan are available for review at: www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/inspirationlakeview
Contact the city planner noted above for more information.
Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.
Date of Notice: July 4, 2024
Virtual Public Meeting
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Place:
This will be a virtual meeting
Applicant’s Proposal:
70 Mississauga Road South and 181 Lakeshore Road West, south of Lakeshore Road West, west of Mississauga Road South
Application submitted by: Port Credit West Village Partners Inc.
File: OPA 24-4 W1
The applicant is proposing to change the Port Credit Local Area Plan Special Site policies to allow for a maximum building height of 35 storeys, an additional 898 dwelling units and to remove the requirement for second storey commercial space within the waterfront parcel.
Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423 for instructions.
Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.
Purpose of Meeting:
For the applicant to present the proposal
For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
For Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on the project
The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment
For detailed information contact:
City Planner David Ferro at 905-615-3200 ext. 4554 or david.ferro@mississauga.ca
If you would like to share your views and/or you wish to be notified of further meetings or be added to the mailing list, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, Development and Design Division, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on
Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at
deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.
How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:
Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423 no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and application number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.
If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.
Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material available at: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/development-applications.
Contact the city planner noted above for more information.
Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.
Information about Appeals:
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal, or be added as a party to an appeal of the decision to the Tribunal.
The proposed Official Plan amendment is exempt from approval by the Region of Peel. The decision of City Council is final if a notice of appeal is not received on or before the last day for filing a notice of appeal.
Date of Notice: July 4, 2024
Building an additional unit in your backyard is now even easier with free plans from the City – get started here.
June 4, 2024
“Today we’re delivering another key initiative from Mississauga’s Housing Action Plan. Our garden suite plans are a great example of how we’re streamlining City processes to get homes built more quickly and help with affordability,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building. “Housing is a top priority and these plans are one more way that we’re helping to make it easier to get building.”
There are two standardized garden suite models to choose from:
- Open-concept studio – 40 square metres (430 square feet)
- One-bedroom suite – 55 square metres (600 square feet)
Both models include a kitchen space and three-piece washroom.
The pre-approved plans, which can be downloaded from the City’s website, help residents save time and money as they won’t need to hire a designer to draw custom plans.
Adding density in a gentle way
Garden suites are a good way to add density to Mississauga neighbourhoods in a gentle way. Gentle density helps bring people to areas where schools, parks, community centres and other types of infrastructure is already in place. It can also help reduce sprawl by encouraging more compact, walkable communities.
Whittemore added, “Like other maturing cities, we’re seeing major growth in our urban areas – such as our downtown core – but many of our neighbourhoods are shrinking. Allowing more housing types – such as fourplexes, triplexes and garden suites – is a good way to reinvigorate communities experiencing population decline.”
Using pre-approved plans
Homeowners can customize their interior and exterior garden suite finishes such as paint, plumbing fixtures, siding, windows, doors and flooring as these items don’t require changes to the pre-approved plans. The layout of the suite – such as wall, door, window and room locations – can not be modified.
One of the benefits of the pre-approved plans is that homeowners can skip the design phase and start working directly with a licensed builder. Homeowners will be responsible for all building costs and may need support to help prepare the building permit application.
Visit mississauga.ca/garden-suites to learn more, see renderings and download the pre-approved plans.
Background
Increasing ‘Missing Middle’ housing in low-rise communities is a key action in the City’s housing plan. In late 2023, the City updated its Official Plan and zoning rules to make it easier for homeowners to build:
- Up to two additional residential units (ARUs) in addition to the primary home; or
- A new fourplex on a lot (or convert their current home to four separate units)
Read Growing Mississauga: An Action Plan for New Housing to learn how the City is working to meet the province’s goal of building 120,000 new homes while streamlining building approvals and making homes more affordable.
A report on “What We Heard” during the Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review community meeting on January 29, 2024 is available online. The report provides an overview of what we have heard on the draft policies at the meeting, during the Q&A session and through written comments. To view the report, please click here.
Please be advised that an Information Report outlining refinements on the draft policies will be presented to the Planning and Development Committee in the near future. You will receive an email when the meeting date has been confirmed.
Thank you for participating throughout this study and for helping to guide future growth and development of the Dixie Outlet Mall site.
Best Regards,
The Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review Team
The plan recommends financial incentives for developers and homeowners who want to build affordable rental housing citywide.
Creating more affordable rental units is an important part of Mississauga’s Action Plan for New Housing. Encouraging purpose-built rental housing is important because:
- Rental properties are more attainable for those who are new to the housing market or who have moderate incomes.
- Properties that are built specifically for the rental market provide more security for tenants over the long term (as they are more likely to remain rental stock).
- Increasing rental housing supply is important but the City needs a variety of housing types to meet the needs of our diverse community.
Public Meeting
The City is holding a public meeting at Planning and Development Committee, to give an overview of our proposed Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and take feedback. A CIP is a tool under the Ontario Planning Act that allows the City to provide incentives such as grants and loans to help encourage development.
The CIP will be funded, in part, through funds received from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. In December 2023, the Government of Canada and the City of Mississauga announced a $112.9 million agreement under the fund to help deliver more homes and improve affordability.
Meeting details
When
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Where
Planning and Development Committee
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Participate
Watch the live stream on the City’s website (without registering) or join in person at City Hall. Instructions on how to register to share your feedback at the meeting are included in the Planning and Development Committee meeting agenda.
Background
The Affordable Rental Housing CIP is a key action under Growing Mississauga: An Action Plan for New Housing. This action plan identifies steps the City is taking to get more homes built, streamline building approvals and make homes more affordable. It builds on the success of the City’s previous housing plans including Making Room for the Middle: An Affordable Housing Strategy for Mississauga.
Visit the City’s Affordable Rental Housing CIP webpage to learn more and sign up for project updates.