Planning & Development

BRAMPTON, ON. (Jan. 23, 2026) – Peel Regional Council has taken bold action to support housing construction and affordability by approving significant updates to Peel Region’s Development Charges Grant Program. These changes, endorsed by Council on January 22, 2026, demonstrate Peel’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure funding and expediting the delivery of homes throughout the region.

Building on Council’s June 2025 decision to modernize infrastructure funding and accelerate the delivery of housing, these latest changes aim to further reflect the realities of large, complex development projects and ongoing pressures in the housing market.

Program updates approved by Regional Council include:

• Extension of grant-in-lieu program: The development charge grant-in-lieu initiative is extended to November 13, 2026, allowing additional time for projects to benefit from program incentives and advance toward construction.

• Greater flexibility: Subdivision applications will now maintain eligibility as long as a building permit for footings and foundations is issued by November 13, 2027.

• Support for purpose-built-rentals: Peel Region will provide 100% development charge grants for 1-bedroom plus den, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom purpose-built rental units until November 13, 2026, helping to deliver more affordable and family-sized housing.
• Program framework continuity: All changes and extensions remain subject to the current program framework and requirements, as most recently updated by Council.

These changes enable Peel Region to facilitate the construction of a broader range of housing, including affordable purpose-built and family-oriented units, while assisting developers in navigating a challenging economic climate. The enhanced program is expected to help more projects advance and support the growing needs of the Peel communities.

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
RECOMMENDATION REPORT NOTICE

Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
City’s Proposal:
City of Mississauga (Ward 1, 4, 5, and 7)
File: CD.04.DOW

Proposed changes:
Amend the existing Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and establish the Hurontario Growth Area CIP to promote new office development in mixed-use areas. This includes:
•extending the Downtown CIP’s term,
•introducing tax increment equivalent grants (TIEGs) in the Hurontario Growth Area CIP.
•providing new incentives including grants for building permit fees and Development Charge(DC)deferrals in both CIP areas.
These changes will help to encourage desired office development within mixed use areas along the Hazel McCallion (Hurontario Street) Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridor. These uses will help advance the vision for these strategic growth areas by balancing growth, creating a complete community, and supporting infrastructure investments.

Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting either virtually or in person Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting
date. 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. 8437 for instructions.

Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.

Purpose of Meeting:
•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 Melissa Slupik at 905-615-3200 ext. #5152 ormelissa.slupik@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 12:00 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 file 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 12:00 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, City Clerks Office, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and file 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.
If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment and/or proposed official plan 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 12:00 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 Ani Grigoryan at 905-615-3200 ext. 8437 no later than Friday at 12:00 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.
Participate In Person
To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date.
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/these file(s) are available for review at: https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/city-projects/downtown-community-improvement-plan/
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:
Application decisions can be appealed through the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant, a specified person, a public body, or the Minister, or those who own land subject to the application can appeal. A person who otherwise would have an ability to appeal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of
Mississauga before the proposed zoning by-law is passed and the proposed official plan amendment is adopted is not entitled to appeal the decision and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal. General Information: Visit Mississauga’s online Guide to City Planning and Development to learn more. It’s organized around topics we get asked most – such as What is City Planning, How Land Gets Developed and Ways to Get Involved. Visit www.mississauga.ca/city-planning-guide.

Date of Notice: January 1, 2026CD.04.DOW

View active development applications for Official Plan amendments, rezonings and subdivisions in Mississauga.

Home ownership remains a strong aspiration for Canadians and a vital contributor to our economy.

November 20, 2025

In advance of this year’s National Housing Day, the City of Mississauga and Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin (Habitat HMD) are proud to announce an innovative partnership to help unlock a shovel-ready pipeline of affordable homes for hundreds of Mississauga residents.

This collaboration represents a new way forward – linking municipal leadership, non-profit innovation and private-sector participation to expand access to affordable home ownership and strengthen the City’s housing system.

Kick-starting the partnership: Five new affordable homes

As the first step in this new partnership, Habitat HMD and the City of Mississauga are announcing the creation of five deeply affordable home ownership units at Edenshaw’s Alba development, located near the Cooksville GO Station.

To secure these homes, the City identified the opportunity and used a $1.08 million community benefits contribution from Edenshaw to facilitate Habitat HMD’s discounted purchase of the units. Habitat HMD will ensure that these homes remain affordable for the long-term.

Using public-private collaboration to accelerate affordable home ownership

This “first of its kind” partnership for Mississauga will connect non-profit providers like Habitat HMD with community-minded developers who may have unsold market units close to completion. Through this innovative model, more affordable home ownership opportunities can be delivered quickly – without requiring new land or lengthy construction timelines.

Developers or non-profits interested in learning more about this model and supporting the City’s efforts can contact housing@mississauga.ca.

Habitat’s model: Empowering families through affordable home ownership

Habitat HMD’s affordable home ownership model offers a hand up, not a handout. Families benefit from an affordable mortgage tailored to their income, with a secondary mortgage provided by Habitat HMD covering the difference between the discounted purchase price and fair market value, including a buy-back provision to ensure the units stay affordable in perpetuity.

This approach ensures that no family initially allocates more than 30 per cent of their income toward housing costs – enabling them to save, invest in education and plan for the future with greater peace of mind.

Habitat’s model has a proven track record across Canada. After moving into their Habitat homes, families see household incomes rise 28 per cent higher than comparable renters, while health, education, and employment outcomes improve significantly. The result is an estimated $35 million in annual economic uplift compared to renting.

Habitat HMD bridges the gap for families who aspire to home ownership but are hindered by unaffordable market prices. The organization prioritizes families who are willing to contribute 500 volunteer hours in the community, and are currently living in unsafe, unhealthy, or inadequate housing.

Visit Habitat HMD’s apply for a home webpage to learn more or apply for these units.

Background

This innovative partnership is part of the City’s efforts to make housing more affordable in Mississauga. Despite the ongoing housing market slowdown, the City has made significant strides since the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report was released in January 2025. This includes becoming one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce and/or eliminate development charges for residential housing.

Other actions to improve access to affordable housing include:

• The City’s $44 million affordable rental housing incentive program, made possible through federal funding, offers financial incentives to help stimulate the creation of new affordable rental housing. The application window for the second round of funding is open until February 13, 2026.
• The City’s gentle density incentive program is making it less expensive to build additional residential units and fourplexes by providing grants to cover city fees and development charges (if applicable). To date, more than $300,000 in grants have been awarded with an additional $700,000 in grants expected in the coming months. The City also offers pre-approved garden suite design plans that residents can use free of charge.
• Mississauga’s Inclusionary Zoning by-law helps increase affordable housing in the City by requiring affordable housing units in large developments located in major transit station areas.
• The City has lowered costs for those building affordable housing units by reducing and/or eliminating application and parking fees for affordable and non-profit housing providers.
• The City is reviewing opportunities to optimize city-owned facilities to find innovative ways to building housing on city property.

The Region of Peel oversees the affordable housing system in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. Visit housing and social support for information about the Region of Peel’s services.

Quotes

“Affordable home ownership is essential to a healthy and inclusive city. To tackle the housing affordability crisis, we must be willing to challenge the status quo. That means thinking creatively and trying new ideas. Partnering with Habitat HMD and developers like Edenshaw, is another way we can help more residents achieve their dream of owning a home right here in Mississauga.” – Carolyn Parrish, Mayor, City of Mississauga

“Housing affordability requires new ways of thinking and genuine collaboration. This partnership demonstrates that by coming together, we can deliver tangible solutions for families and create a more balanced housing system. We’re honoured to see the City of Mississauga and Edenshaw play a role in helping local families keep the dream of home ownership alive.” – Eden Grodzinski, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin

At Edenshaw, we believe every development should strengthen the community it’s built in. We are proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity HMD and the City of Mississauga to help build strong communities and create opportunities for all homeowners to connect and succeed, while playing a role in making home ownership more accessible. – Oscar Piovesan, Chief Operating Officer, Edenshaw Developments Limited

About Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin

Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin (Habitat HMD) is part of the renowned global Habitat for Humanity network, recognized for its commitment to mobilizing community resources to provide safe and decent homes for families in need. Since its inception in 1999, Habitat HMD has completed 92 affordable housing units—including 74 units for families living in the Halton Region, City of Mississauga, and Dufferin County, as well as 18 tiny homes for Indigenous communities and as accessory residential units.

Habitat’s unique housing model offers a pathway to home ownership, filling a critical gap in the housing continuum. The organization is dedicated to addressing Canada’s housing crisis and aims to transform more lives by delivering a minimum of 130 new housing units to partner families between 2022 and 2032.

About Edenshaw Developments

Founded in 2009, by President and CEO David McComb, Edenshaw Developments Limited is a leading real estate developer committed to creating innovative and elevated mixed-use residential communities. With a focus on design excellence, sustainability and craftsmanship. Edenshaw is dedicated to building not just homes, but lasting communities where people can live, grow and belong.