Housing Connections Centre

Find the tools, support, and contacts you need to create or access housing in Burlington. Whether you’re a homeowner adding an Additional Residential Unit (ARU), a developer planning a new project, or a community partner looking to collaborate, our resource hub connects you with practical guides, funding opportunities, and expert advice.

Explore the information you need to make housing happen in Burlington.

City of Burlington's Housing Strategy

Burlington’s Housing Strategy, approved by Council in June 2022 creates a road map and acts as a guiding document for housing needs in the City of Burlington.

Halton Region's Comprehensive Housing Strategy

Learn about Halton Region's Comprehensive Housing Strategy and how this action plan will address housing needs in the community.

Housing Accelerator Fund

On Jan. 15, 2024, the Government of Canada and the City of Burlington announced a $21 million agreement to encourage more affordable homes for Burlington, built faster.

Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a tool used by municipalities in Ontario to promote community development and improvement using financial incentives and actions.

View the Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

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New Zoning Bylaw

The City of Burlington’s New Zoning Bylaw Project is underway. This project is creating new Zoning Bylaws to provide a set of rules for land use planning and development across Burlington.

The project is being done in phases. Phase 1 is now complete with the Burlington Residential Zoning Bylaw and Burlington Residential Zoning Bylaw Near Rail. These new bylaws focus on supporting more housing options in Burlington neighbourhoods. To learn more, visit the Get Involved Project Page or our Zoning Page

Visit the Get Involved Project Page

Phone: 905-335-7777

Toll-free: 1-877-213-3609

Email:
housingstrategy@burlington.ca