Picture yourself stepping into your dream home knowing that essential services like reliable roads, high-quality drinking water and wastewater collection and treatment are ready and waiting. In Halton, that dream is becoming a reality thanks to proactive planning and smart investments.
Ontario’s housing crisis demands bold action, and Halton Region is ready to deliver. With a growing population and rising housing demand, the need for new homes has never been more urgent. The Province has set a target to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, with Burlington, Halton Hills, Oakville and Milton pledging to deliver a combined 92,500 housing units. But building homes isn’t just about development, it requires critical infrastructure to support thriving, sustainable communities.
Backed by Billions: Halton’s Financial Edge
Halton Region’s strong financial standing and well-established relationships with developers provides the stability needed to support large-scale development. With a AAA/Aaa credit rating and a $9 billion 10-year capital plan, Halton is making strategic investments to ensure new homes can be built efficiently and sustainably. The region is ready to support the housing pledges of the local municipalities with 90,663 already in the development approval pipeline. Additionally, 2,095 hectares of greenfield land have secured water and wastewater servicing capacity, streamlining the process for future housing developments.
From Blueprints to Backyards: Fast-Tracked Homebuilding
What does all this investment mean? It means Halton is shovel-ready to support the housing pledges, and that developers and builders won’t have to wait for infrastructure to catch up. With roads primed for paving, water and wastewater services secured, and financial backing to support expansion, Halton is accelerating the process of turning blueprints into homes. Thanks to proactive planning and early investment, communities can take shape faster, delivering much-needed housing for families, young professionals, and future residents eager to call Halton home.
Snapshot: Halton's Housing Readiness
92,500
housing units supported by existing infrastructure
90,663
units already in the development pipeline
2,095
hectares of serviced land ready for building
$9 billion
10-year capital plan
AAA/aaa
credit rating for financial stability
Snapshot: Key Infrastructure Investments
110 ML/d
expansion of drinking water supply at Burloak Water Purification Plant
50 ML/d
expansion of wastewater treatment at Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant
20 ML/d
expansion of wastewater treatment at Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant
1ML= 1 million litres.
More than 238
additional lane kilometres on Regional roads
What This Means for You
Halton’s readiness isn’t just good news for developers, it’s good news for anyone looking for a place to call home. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a growing family, or a downsizer, Halton’s infrastructure investments mean more housing options, faster development timelines, and well-connected communities. With transit, services, and sustainability built in from the start, Halton is a place where you can confidently put down roots.
For current homeowners and residents this means well-maintained roads, safe and reliable transit options, and highly rated water and wastewater systems that keep our community running smoothly. Instead of reacting to growth as it happens, we’re taking a proactive approach to limit disruptions, reduce future costs, and ensure that our neighbourhoods remain safe, connected and vibrant.
Halton is Open for Business—and for Living
Both the federal and provincial governments have signalled the importance of accelerating investments in infrastructure to create jobs and attract investments in support of the economy and we are ready and able to deliver. Coordination with our Local Municipalities has been essential and by streamlining planning services, eliminating duplication of effort and working together efficiently, we’ve been able to create the strong foundation needed to support growing communities. Growth is coming, but through proactive planning and collaboration we can make sure it happens in a way that benefits everyone.
By investing in the right resources today, Halton is paving the way for a thriving, sustainable future so that current residents can continue to enjoy a high quality of life while welcoming new residents into our thriving community. The Region is doing everything it can to support developers and accelerate home building, because a strong community starts with a strong foundation.
So, whether you’re looking to build, buy, or invest, Halton is open for business and ready to welcome you home.