Housing Development
Housing Development
Building Housing Solutions for Nipissing District
DNSSAB is committed to expanding safe, affordable, and sustainable housing across the Nipissing District as we believe everyone deserves access to a safe, affordable home — and where housing development supports vibrant, resilient communities.
Our Approach
DNSSAB takes a proactive, partnership-driven approach to addressing housing needs across the district. We work to remove barriers, align funding opportunities, and support development that reflects the unique needs of both urban and rural communities throughout our 17,000 sq km district.
Key Pillars of Housing Development
- Affordable Housing Expansion - Increasing the supply of quality, accessible housing for residents across the district.
- Community Partnerships - Working collaboratively with municipalities, First Nations, developers, non-profits and social housing providers.
- Sustainable Growth - Supporting long-term community well-being through responsible, future-focused development.
Community Impact
- 368 affordable housing units built since 2008
- 120 new affordable housing units under construction
Housing Development Needs
Housing Studies
To better understand the the housing development needs in the District of Nipissing, please refer to the links below for recent studies commissioned by the DNSSAB:
Partnering with DNSSAB
Advancing housing development in the Nipissing District requires collaboration. DNSSAB partners with developers, non-profits, and municipalities to deliver housing solutions that respond to local community needs.
How to Partner with the DNSSAB
DNSSAB may periodically issue a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) for affordable housing initiatives, allowing proponents to submit proposals for projects that are either shovel-ready or conceptual. Successful RFEI proponents will be added to DNSSAB’s Vendor of Record list. If funding becomes available and a project aligns with the applicable funding criteria, the proponent may be contacted. Procurement opportunities can be accessed via the link below:
Contact Information
For more information on housing development, to be placed on our mailing list for future Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) or to discuss project feasibility and development planning, please reach out to Housing.development@dnssab.ca
FAQs
Funding could come from a combination of provincial, territorial, federal, municipal, or other available funding sources. Proponents may also be required to contribute equity, with the amount depending on the specific funding opportunity.
Eligibility would generally depend on factors such as income thresholds, household size, residency requirements, and, in some cases, target groups can be identified for specific projects (i.e. seniors, individuals experiencing homelessness, etc.).
The DNSSAB considers many factors regarding site location, including but not limited to, community need, land availability, zoning, infrastructure capacity, and alignment with municipal housing strategies.
Timelines would vary by project, but a new development could take approximately 18 to 36 months from planning to occupancy. Factors could include funding approvals, environmental assessments, construction schedules, and community consultations.
The DNSSAB could develop a range of housing types, such as affordable rental units, rent-geared-to-income units, supportive housing, transitional housing, or mixed-income developments.
Projects would typically be expected to follow provincial building codes and energy-efficient standards, and could incorporate green technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels, or high-efficiency insulation where feasible or required based on funding requirements.
Yes. The DNSSAB works with private developers, non-profit organizations, and municipalities.
Successful proponents of a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) could be placed on a Vendor Record list, helping ensure that viable housing options are available if funding opportunities arise. Since many funding opportunities may have short application timelines, maintaining Vendors of Record could help the DNSSAB respond more quickly with affordable housing options for funding applications.