We’re working closely with all levels of government to fast-track the Regional infrastructure needed to support Ontario’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031. Here in Halton, our local municipalities are aiming to deliver 92,500 new housing units-- and our water and wastewater systems are ready to support that growth.
To help make this happen, we’re investing $5.2 billion in water, wastewater, and transportation infrastructure. These investments are essential to supporting new development and increasing the housing supply across our community.
2025 Update: How We’re Supporting Faster Housing Construction:
At a recent Regional Council meeting, we received an update on the status of new housing construction, and we’re working with the development community to accelerate progress.
The 2025 Enhanced Growth Monitoring Report provides valuable insights into:
- Housing construction and building permit trends
- Water and wastewater capacity
- How we’re allocating servicing for new infrastructure projects through our Allocation Program.
What Is the Allocation Program?
Here’s a quick overview:
- Allocation programs help fund water and wastewater infrastructure and assign the resulting water and wastewater servicing capacity to developments in the Designated Greenfield Area (DGA).
- The 2023 program was designed to speed up housing development by adding flexibility in accessing future servicing capacity as new infrastructure becomes available.
What Does this Mean for Housing in Halton?
Right now, there are over 25,000 approved housing units in the development pipeline which are ready for developers to move to building permits.
- Burlington: 7,173
- Milton: 6,941
- Oakville: 11,646
While we’re providing the core infrastructure, like water, wastewater and regional roads, there are other factors that affect when housing construction can begin:
- Developers rely on local infrastructure (like roads and utilities) to be in place before construction starts.
- Market conditions – including rising costs for materials, labour and land – are making it more challenging for developers to move forward, especially as new home sales decline.
Our Commitment to You
We’re doing everything we can to help get more housing built—faster. That means continuing to work collaboratively with:
- Local municipalities
- Developers
- Provincial and federal governments
We’ll keep updating the Enhanced Growth Monitoring Report every year to ensure transparency, track progress, and guide how we prioritize and allocate servicing capacity.
Together, we’re building a Halton that’s ready to grow—and a place where everyone can thrive.