The City of Mississauga announced it has made headway on initiatives to accelerate housing development, as it marks 100 days since the release of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report.

“Addressing the housing crisis requires innovative solutions and a willingness to challenge the status quo,” said Mayor Carolyn Parrish. “Cities like Mississauga are leading by example, cutting red tape and doing things differently to meet the housing needs of our residents. When municipalities step up with bold actions and get support from other levels of government, real progress becomes possible. The strides we’ve made in 100 days show what can happen when we’re committed to change.”

Despite market challenges, the city anticipates 11,600 residential units progressing to building permit applications shortly—substantially surpassing the 2,557 permits submitted in 2024. Assembled last June, the Mayor’s Housing Task Force brought together over 30 experts from Ontario’s building and development sectors. Their recommendations, released in January, aim to remove barriers between industry and government to address housing shortages.

Key achievements include: 

• Development Charge (DC) Relief: Mississauga introduced a 50 per cent DC discount for projects obtaining permits before November 2026 and eliminated DCs for family-sized units.
• Tax Incentives: Peel Region approved a 35 per cent tax reduction for eligible multi-residential properties, spurring rental development.
• New Official Plan: Policies now support 370,000 additional housing units by 2051, including taller buildings near transit stations.
• Affordable Housing Funding: Conditional support was granted for over 1,400 rental units, with nearly 400 at affordable rates.
• Transit-Oriented Development: Pre-zoning for Protected Major Transit Station Areas promises faster approvals and alignment with city goals.
• Streamlined Processes: Adoption of surety bonds and delegated approval authority are reducing financial and administrative burdens for developers.

“We are committed to tackling housing challenges in Mississauga. But ultimately, actions speak louder than words,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building. “From announcing funding for new affordable rental projects to making it easier to develop homes around transit, we’ve taken decisive action in the last 100 days to make Mississauga a competitive, inclusive and prosperous place to live, work and visit.

For the full report, visit Mississauga.ca/housing-taskforce.