Town Council recently established the Affordable Housing Task Force to advise Council on challenges and opportunities to increase the local supply of affordable housing in the community.

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 Mandate
The Affordable Housing Task Force will develop a report advising Council on challenges and opportunities to increase the local supply of affordable housing in the Town of Orangeville.
 Goals and Objectives

The Affordable Housing Task Force will develop an Affordable Housing Report to Council focused on how the Town can increase or support affordable housing in the Town of Orangeville and identification of current barriers to affordable housing initiatives. The report should reference the following:

  • Opportunities and recommendations regarding any potential government owned lands that could be utilized for affordable housing initiatives;
  • Recommendations for changes to local planning policies that are underway or could be amended to increase affordable housing options;
  • Recommendations regarding current or potential grant or funding opportunities
 Committee Composition and Skills

 The Committee shall consist of up to seven (7) members comprised of:

  • 2 members of Council
  • Up to 5 members of the public representing various stakeholder sectors and community builders from across the community
 Terms of Reference
Affordable Housing Task Force Terms of Reference