Cities across Canada are facing significant challenges related to housing affordability and availability. Population growth has led to a rising demand for housing that the current rate of housing construction cannot meet.
Winnipeg is no different. Our city needs more housing to ensure that the diversity of our residents have a home. We are planning for the immediate future by:
- paving the way for new housing to meet the diverse needs of residents
- revitalizing existing neighbourhoods and Housing Improvement Zones (PDF, 6.7MB)
- encouraging community housing plans & initiatives
- building, leveraging & establishing partnerships
When we work together to develop a housing vision, it is easier for people to access jobs, housing, and amenities.
Current initiatives
Housing Accelerator Fund
Increasing Winnipeg’s housing supply using targeted initiatives.
Land enhancement
Supporting the development of affordable, supportive, and mixed-income housing on City-owned land.
Affordable Housing Concierge Service
Assisting non-profit & Indigenous housing providers with affordable housing application processes.
Supportive housing
Working with the Province of Manitoba to create supportive housing on City-owned sites.
Funding
HAF Grant program
Providing grants to developers to create more housing.
Affordable Housing Now program
Supporting the development of affordable rental housing.
Heritage & Economic Development Incentive
Grants for development projects that align with OurWinnipeg 2045.
Multi-Family Infrastructure Funding
Program to assist developers to build more housing sooner.
Policy & research
Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0
Winnipeg’s long-term plan for a more vibrant, livable city
OurWinnipeg 2045
Winnipeg’s official development plan that guides growth and change for the city
Winnipeg's Housing Policy
Framework that enables housing development and supports neighbourhood housing plans.
Housing Needs Assessment
Understanding the needs for Winnipeggers to guide decisions and investments.