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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-30Clar*wit ( O FV\R LF❑ R 0 u LD1 3 DF DJ 7lP ❑ 1101111030 / RFDAR ❑ ( , 3 [L ID I I R P UP [EDF GU LD CLI RMP W J❑ M m T 3 a in 110 I IFR a, L J IFR SR G F F L GIE 16 \fil I u- FF EMC -r a DW EOWFIETEFIETEFIETIll ►, ITIFI■ - DW EVP M; EGG GWW LDJ GD11AK LO ESDa • n LDG L Gr A G GD D.r, RR - MM DSS RS LDWIP► [TRW L M VW 11 M: a FOG SIR AK IDJ MIR A 0 PE LR AK K, EMFEFD ■ S D ,r R r 3 UW ui IEXG OJ DA., L�l ■ - ■ - ce[o VRL ui •J DAR DMP \At J MD ■ L MK 110 ■ E Wil • BAR IFE ' RD " ' LFDUR 1, 1 R P DIR lil DF CU Ilfl 3 ■ 111■1111■■■■ 3 D 1111 5 J LR [RIC] FDP ❑ R SR G F ❑TTI❑ ❑❑❑❑❑ DCS] LCL J ❑ FWWVC5 L ❑) ID ET ❑❑ED❑® ®❑7M❑❑❑ ❑ 1111 ' IDP 10 LELSDM( ❑ R SR G F ❑EIE❑ 7R [RI 0KBE ❑ID DF D G6 LP P L J I R ❑ID IIE❑®❑❑❑ ❑❑ ❑IITI❑ 7 R [RI ❑ 0 1H17 P SR D -5 SOF P WDM J LR M R FLS] [IT❑] ❑❑ ❑❑1111 ❑❑ 2 W [0 LELSDW ❑ R SR G F ❑❑ 3 R L RD(m) G DD] R P M Com( L❑ J FOR SR G F ❑❑ 0LF® R ❑R SR F ❑EFI❑ D D \ND❑ R DJR ❑ SPQR W D7 D UR 3 ® E3 RJ 15 SR W❑iEll 1111 LLO❑®❑❑❑ 3 DJ If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564 The Regional Municipality of Durham Information Report From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Report: #2022 -INFO -57 Date: June 30, 2022 Subject: 2021 Annual Building Activity Review, File: D03-02 Recommendation: Receive for information Report: 1. Purpose 1.1 This report summarizes the key findings of the 2021 Annual Building Activity Review. This annual report includes building permit and construction activity for Durham Region and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) for 2021, with comparisons to 2020. 2. Background 2.1 The Planning and Economic Development Department conducts ongoing monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness of the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP) and other Regional policies. These monitoring activities assist in identifying emerging issues and trends. 2.2 Building activity is monitored as an indicator of Regional housing and employment activity, the level of local investment, and economic performance. It is also an indicator of the local market for various new building types. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of construction activity from the start of the process (i.e. issuance of building permits), to the construction and occupancy of new residential 3 1] Paae 2 of 5 units into the market. The report concludes with a comparison of Durham's building activity with GTHA municipalities. 2.3 The 2021 Annual Building Activity Report (Attachment 1) presents key findings in both the residential and non-residential sectors along with trends, forecasts, and housing market information. Attachment 2 to this report provides the background data and analysis used to produce the annual report. 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 2021 -INFO -46 2020 Annual Building Activity Review 4. Key Highlights The following summarize key highlights from the 2021 Annual Building Activity Review: Durham The total value of building permits issued in Durham increased by 3.9% from $2.87 billion in 2020, to $2.98 billion in 2021. x Residential building permit value increased by 18.9% from $1.82 billion in 2020, to $2.16 billion in 2021. x The total number of permits issued for new residential units in Durham increased 16.9% from 5,380 units in 2020, to 6,290 units in 2021. x A total of 61.7% of new residential units in Durham were in multiple residential forms including row houses and apartments. x There was a 26.5% increase in the number of housing starts from 4,211 in 2020 to 5,325 in 2021. At the same time, completions decreased by 23.8% from 4,255 to 3,241. x The average cost of a new single -detached dwelling in Durham Region increased 5.1 % from $848,088 in 2020 to $891,557 in 2021. It should be noted that the cost of a new single -detached dwelling in Durham was 36.8% below the GTHA average. Housing data for the first quarter of 2022 suggests this number has decreased slightly, with the cost of new single -detached dwellings in Durham remaining 31.7% below the GTHA average. 3 Ti Paae 3 of 5 x The average price of a resale dwelling (all dwelling types) in Durham increased 31 % from $706,913 in 2020, to $925,710 in 2021. Resale single -detached dwellings increased 35.9% in average price from $767,202 in 2020 to $1,042,290 in 2021. x The value of non-residential building permits decreased by 22.1 % from $1.05 billion in 2020, to $819.6 million in 2021. Durham experienced higher -than -usual non-residential building permit activity in 2020 due to key investments such as a new Amazon distribution facility in Ajax and development related to Durham Live in Pickering, which significantly increased non-residential permit values for that year. Data for 2021 demonstrates a return to typical levels of non-residential investment. x Major non-residential construction projects initiated in 2021 included: o A new warehouse and distribution centre in Whitby ($95 million); o A new industrial warehouse in Ajax ($80 million); o A new Durham Regional police station in Clarington ($68.2 million combined); o A new industrial warehouse in Ajax ($41.3 million combined); o A new medical and healthcare facility in Whitby ($48 million); o Upgrades to the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in Pickering ($47 million); o A new warehouse and head office in Pickering ($43 million); o An addition to a packaging plant in Whitby ($28.1 million); o A new Costco in Oshawa ($21.9 million); o A new Provincial facility in Pickering ($14 million); o Upgrades to the Amazon Warehouse in Ajax ($13.2 million); and o Construction of a parking garage for the Lakeridge Health facility in Ajax ($13.2 million). 3 1] Paae 4 of 5 Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area T he total value of building permits issued (residential and non-residential) in the GTHA increased by 21.6% from $23.8 billion in 2020, to nearly $29 billion in 2021. x In 2021 there were 66,929 building permits issued for new residential units in the GTHA, compared to 54,869 units in 2020 (+22%). x The total value of residential building permits in the GTHA increased by 28.8% from $15.3 billion in 2020 to $19.8 billion in 2021. x The value of non-residential building permits issued in the GTHA increased from $8.5 billion in 2020, to $9.2 billion in in 2021. 5. Relationship to Strategic Plan 5.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the Durham Region Strategic Plan: a. Priority 3.1 (Economic Prosperity) — Position Durham Region as the location of choice for business; and b. Priority 5.3 (Service Excellence) — Demonstrate commitment to continuous quality improvement and communicating results. 6. Conclusion 6.1 In 2021, Durham's residential sector experienced an increase in the value of building permits (+18.9%) and the number of new units (+16.9%). This suggests that Durham is continuing an upward growth trend after reporting a dip in the value and number of new residential units in 2019. 6.2 Non-residential building permit value decreased (-22.1 %) compared to 2020, particularly in the commercial and institutional sectors, while notably, new non- residential floor space increased by 36.6% (8 million square feet). 6.3 The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), in their Housing Market Outlook for Canada and Metropolitan Areas noted that housing starts and home sales in major markets including Toronto set a new record in 2021, with "strong demand for larger and more expensive single-family homes"'. The report also noted Housing Market Outlook, Canada and Metropolitan Areas, Spring 2022, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 3 1] Paae 5 of 5 that "the desire for more living space amid the pandemic, coupled with the increased prevalence of remote work, resulted in heightened demand for housing in the suburban areas of the GTA (Halton, Peel, York, and Durham). Suburban markets had more ground -oriented homes available for sale. These areas, especially the comparatively more affordable Durham Region, had the strongest growth in prices. This contributed to a significantly increased price premium for ground -oriented housing types relative to condominium apartments in 2021." Recent interest rate changes will likely impact these market trends in 2022. 6.4 A copy of this report will be forwarded to the area municipalities for information. 7. Attachments Attachment #1: 2021 Annual Building Activity Review Attachment #2: Background Data and Analysis Respectfully submitted, Original signed by Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development 3 1] vii 7W777D))) DURHAM REGION J In 2021 Durham's residential sector experienced an increase in both the value (+19%) and number (+17%) of permits for new residential units compared to 2020. The value of non- residential building permits decreased in Durham (-22%) compared to 2020. Regional staff will continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on building activity over the course of 2022. The Planning and Economic Development Department conducts ongoing monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness of the Durham Regional Official Plan and other Regional policies. Building activity is also an indicator of regional housing and employment activity, the level of local investment and economic performance. Urban Area Boundary ❑ Hamlets A. ■■ ■■MM n � ... ........ gob - MMM I uuuu 9®wi®M! nwn ■ ■ ■ 2 2021 Annual Building Activity Review I Planning and Economic Development Department ■■ ■■MM n � 2021 HIGHLIGHTS Fri $2998091069465+3.9% 'I ,PsiTotal value of building permits issued .... .... mby MuniCipality lid of non-residential permits r:u�uuu �i�1/1///1111111111.1111111111.1.111111111111 nl�;rilu - \II $5699279713 Illlilillll ,111, $33394539398 UXBRIDGE li l' Ali $565922%900 1 111 11' ® ® 111 I il♦ 11' I 1 of resAential permits issued $2396679663 BROCK io IVA DD aWHITBY 01 99279537CLARINGTON 6!ntial units,2,90+17'/' $9492269063 SCUGOG 2021 Annual Building Activity Review I Planning and Economic Development Department 13 New residential units by municipality Ajax Brock M 114 27 $2. 16 billion ui% of residential investment in Durham last year 1,020 561 1,581 1,325 Pickering Scugog W1 9 ■ 2020 (5,380 units) ■ 2021 (6,290 units) Uxbridge ; 62 Whitby me New residential units by type 33�J ■ / si0nle detached house 46% ■ semi detached house F New residential units 98.5°'° urban .. .. .. .. .. Includes all forms of town houses, including stacked townhomes and row housing. 1.5% crural Residential permit value by region dllllllll $1.8 billion Durham _ $2.2 billion _ $1.5 billion Halton _ $1.8 million _ $1.9 billion Peel $2.9 billion Toronto - $2.2 billion York $3.98 billion Hamilton ■ $848 million - $1.2 million ■ 2020 ■ 2021 New residential units by region Hamilton (6.2%) York (16.2%) $7.1 billion . $7.67 billion $19.8JAL billion �� of residential investment4 in the GTHA last year Toronto (38.2%) .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. 2021 Hamilton (5.3%) ---\ York (12.4%) Durham Halton (7.9%) Durham I Toronto (48.9%) b Peel (22.2%) alton '.5%) Peel (16%) i j X111 � 1111 III $81906 I �� 1111 111 ►i 1111 11non-residential $in Durham last Non-residential floorspace (1000 square feet) Commercial Industrial Agricultural Institutional 0§620.8 M 638.8 Governmental 1 169.6 02020 2021 Non-residential investment by sector Mirm 5 0 m 9 % mffAindustrial 6m2%- 6 6.7 0'° institutional IM RM MM l8m3%+3 2. 7 0'° governmental 203% °i° ROAAAVV4 agricultural +85 *?amA billion of non-residential investment in the GTHA last year 4,463 Non-residential permit values ($ millions) 1,052 820 491 584 Durham Halton 1,246 1,284 ■ 2020 ■ 2021 754 1,600 Peel Toronto York Non-residential investment by region / Durham Hamilton (8.9%) / Durham 820 477 Hamilton Hamilton (5.6%) York York' (17.4%) ' (8.9%) Halton Halton (5.8%) _�010 Peel (14.7%) Toronto (52.6%) Peel (14%) Toronto (44.5%) b $1.63 billion i'1� ..WA �— F, I ■■■: i 111111INNNN • ■ ■ ■ s ,A 111111INNNN • ■ ■ ■ ........ ____ 111, I, i�'ll1 �� �� �� �� ��loom ■ ■ ■.11 ■........ 11 1111 1,,.1 8 2021 Annual Building Activity Review Planning and Economic Development Department FRI $1 m085 billion average residential investment in Durham, 2001-2021 $1,090 2003 $so2 � zoo, 7,000 ME r $1,112 2005 1 - - ('0000 dollars) $1,199 ,7 .021 2015 2011 2013 $972 2021 $2,161 $1.378 2017 2019 $1,075 2009 $606 11 ' 49183 Q � Average new residential units approved for construction, 2001-2021 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 � ■ 0 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 New residential permits 6 550 6.900 by year 69290 2023 2025 2017 2021 111111 39012 4,46$ 2024 4.729 2022 6,850 2010 2018 2020 6,250 3,783 3,667 3,409 3,700 2007 2011 2013 2015 5580 201 6 Building permits 2008 3,845 2019 Forecast' 3,177 2012 2014 3,130 2009 2,635 29$45 2,168 ' 250 2021 building permits forecast vs. actual id M M 03 111 IHI © Permits for new residential units expected in 2022 H ' Durham Region Planning & Economic Development Department - Growth Forecasts ■ Forecast ■ Actual Note: The building permit forecasts are based on achieving Durham's overall population forecast of 960,000 to 2031 as identified in the current Regional Official Plan, which is based on the 2006 Growth Plan. The population forecasts will be updated to 2051 upon the completion of the municipal comprehensive review, which is currently underway. (1000 dollars) $406.7 2011 Average price of single -detached dwellings in Durham 2011-2021 $508 $525.1 2015 2013_ $375.2 $396.5 2013 2011 [1000 dollars] $317.2 $281.6 2011 2009 ,%_ 489.9 2015 $1,042.3 2021 $848 $810.4 2020 2019 $891'6 $739.8 2021 $682 2018 $767.2 2017 2020 $668.6 - Resale a $654.9 0 9 2018 $626.3 2 7I_ $9259710 Average price of resale home in Durham (all dwelling types) $628 2017 $442.1 $357.5 2015 2013 /d New singles cost 1 36.8% below GTHA average in 2021 $925.7 2021 $611.3 $706.9 2020 2019 $593.9 2018 • The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning & Economic Development Department 605 Rossland Road East., Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2546. Attachment 2 Building Permit Activity in Durham - January to December Table 1 Total value of building permits ($ million) Key Indicators 2020 2021 % # % # % change Total value of building permits ($ millions) 2,868.4 100% 2,980.1 100% 3.9 a) By area municipality: Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby b) By permit type: Residential Non -Residential 435.9 15.2 333.5 11.2 -23.5 54.8 1.9 23.7 0.8 -56.8 397.3 13.9 301.9 10.1 -24.0 480.0 16.7 565.2 19.0 17.7 907.9 31.7 530.8 17.8 -41.5 67.8 2.4 94.2 3.2 39.0 45.4 1.6 56.9 1.9 25.3 479.2 16.7 1073.9 36.0 124.1 1,816.5 63.3 2,160.5 72.5 18.9 1,051.9 36.7 819.6 27.5 -22.1 Table 2 Total value of residential building permits ($ million) Key Indicators 2020 2021 % # % # % change Total value of residential building permits ($ millions) 1,816.5 100% 2,160.5 100% 18.9 a) By area municipality: Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby b) By construction type: New residential units Renovations, additions and improvements 84.7 4.7 124.3 5.8 46.8 52.9 2.9 16.8 0.8 -68.3 303.6 16.7 201.3 9.3 -33.7 363.5 20.0 468.9 21.7 29.0 485.0 26.7 394.2 18.2 -18.7 52.9 2.9 77.3 3.6 46.1 40.6 2.2 49.0 2.3 20.6 433.2 23.8 828.7 38.4 91.3 1,453.4 80.0 1,996.3 92.4 37.4 363.1 20.0 164.2 7.6 -54.8 Note: All figures rounded Source: Durham Region Planning Division building permit summaries. 3 �❑ Table 3 Permits issued for new residential units (# of units) Key Indicators 2020 2021 % # % # % Change Permits issued for new residential units 5,380 100% 6,290 100% 16.9 a) By unit type: Single 1,430 26.6 2,120 33.7 48.3 Semi 318 5.9 289 4.6 -9.1 Town 1,423 26.4 2,557 40.7 79.7 Apartment 2,209 41.1 1,324 21.0 -40.1 b) By area municipality: Ajax 293 5.4 588 9.3 100.7 Brock 114 2.1 27 0.4 -76.3 Clarington 1,020 19.0 561 8.9 -45.0 Oshawa 1,581 29.4 1,325 21.1 -16.2 Pickering 783 14.6 1,298 20.6 65.8 Scugog 139 2.6 212 3.4 52.5 Uxbridge 83 1.5 62 1.0 -25.3 Whitby 1,367 25.4 2,217 35.2 62.2 c) By urban/rural area: Urban 5,318 98.8 6,194 98.5 16.5 Rural 62 1.2 96 1.5 55.0 d) By average dwelling size (square feet): Single 2,631 2,727 3.6 Semi 1,828 2,039 11.5 Town 1,714 2,322 35.4 Apartment* 1,031 1,028 -0.3 Note: All figures rounded Source: Durham Region Planning Division building permit summaries. 3 �❑ Table 4 Value of non-residential building permits ($ millions) Key Indicators 2020 2021 % # % # % Change Value of non-residential building permits a) By sector: Commercial Industrial Agricultural Institutional Governmental b) By area municipality: Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby c) Commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors; Value Associated with New Construction Value of Renovations, Additions and Improvements d) Institutional and governmental sectors: Value Associated with New Construction Value of Renovations, Additions and Improvements 1051.9 100% 819.6 100% -22.1 382.2 36.3 183.2 22.3 -52.1 394.7 37.5 417.3 50.9 5.7 10.2 1.0 19.0 2.3 84.9 152.0 14.4 50.5 6.2 -66.7 112.8 10.7 149.7 18.3 32.7 351.2 33.4 209.2 25.5 -40.4 1.9 0.2 6.9 0.8 264.9 93.7 8.9 100.6 12.3 7.4 116.6 11.1 96.4 11.8 -17.3 422.9 40.2 136.6 16.7 -67.7 14.9 1.4 16.9 2.1 13.5 4.8 0.5 7.9 1.0 65.2 46.0 4.4 245.1 29.9 433.0 787.2 100.0 619.4 100.0 -21.3 716.6 91.0 434.5 70.1 -39.4 70.6 9.0 184.9 29.9 161.9 264.7 100.0 200.2 100.0 -24.4 175.2 66.2 96.6 48.2 -44.9 89.5 33.8 103.6 51.8 15.7 Table 5 Non-residential floor space (thousand sq. ft.) Key Indicators 2020 2021 % # % # % Change Non-residential floorspace (thousand sq. ft.) 5,904.1 100% 8,062.6 100% 36.6 a) By sector: Commercial Industrial Agricultural Institutional Governmental b) By area municipality: Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Note: All figures rounded Source: Durham Region Planning Division building permit summaries. 3 E❑ 1,876.4 31.8 1,547.1 19.2 -17.5 2,644.5 44.8 4,155.6 51.5 57.1 592.9 10.0 707.7 8.8 19.4 620.8 10.5 638.8 7.9 2.9 169.6 2.9 1,013.3 12.6 497.6 1,935.6 32.8 2,489.3 30.9 28.6 42.2 0.7 911.8 11.3 2059.2 397.2 6.7 1,439.0 17.8 262.3 722.6 12.2 632.5 7.8 -12.5 1,512.8 25.6 249.9 3.1 -83.5 398.4 6.7 307.1 3.8 -22.9 103.4 1.8 192.9 2.4 86.6 791.9 13.4 1,840.1 22.8 132.4 Table 6 Building permit activity in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) Key indicators 2020 2021 % Change 1. Durham's share of GTHA building permit activity (%) Total Value 12.0 10.3 -1.7 Residential Value 11.8 10.9 -0.9 Residential Units 9.8 9.4 -0.4 Non -Residential Value 12.4 8.9 -3.5 3. Value of residential building permits issued ($ millions) GTHA 2020 # 2020 % 2021 # 2021 % % Change 2. Total value of building permits issued ($ millions) 1,816.5 11.8% 2,160.5 10.9% GTHA 23,817.5 100.0% 28,951.9 100.0% 21.6% Durham 2,868.4 12.0% 2,980.1 10.3% 3.9% Halton 1,994.0 8.4% 2,386.7 8.2% 19.7% Peel 3,168.0 13.3% 4,210.6 14.5% 32.9% Toronto 11,529.5 48.4% 11,757.6 40.6% 2.0% York 2,933.1 12.3% 5,574.0 19.3% 90.0% Hamilton 1,324.5 5.6% 2,042.8 7.1% 54.2% 3. Value of residential building permits issued ($ millions) GTHA 15,334.5 100.0% 19,751.4 100.0% 28.8% Durham 1,816.5 11.8% 2,160.5 10.9% 18.9% Halton 1,502.8 9.8% 1,802.3 9.1% 19.9% Peel 1,922.1 12.5% 2,926.3 14.8% 52.2% Toronto 7,066.6 46.1% 7,665.9 38.8% 8.5% York 2,178.6 14.2% 3,973.9 20.1% 82.4% Hamilton 847.9 5.5% 1,222.6 6.2% 44.2% Note: This data may contain estimated values by Statistics Canada. As such, this data is subject to change Sources: Statistics Canada (Halton, Peel, Toronto, YorkDP14), and Durham Region Planning / Area munic ipal building permit records 3 �❑ Table 8 Value of non-residential building permits issued in the GTHA ($ millions) Key indicators 2020 2020 2021 2021 % # % # % Change GTHA Table 7 Permits issued for new residential unit types in the GTHA 100.0% 9,200.4 100.0% Key indicators 2020 2020 2021 2021 % 8.9% # % # % Change GTHA 54,869 100.0% 66,929 100.0% 22.0% Single 7,291 13.3% 10,240 15.3% 40.4% Semi 1,283 2.3% 1,097 1.6% -14.5% Town 5,975 10.9% 8,015 12.0% 34.1% Apartment 40,320 73.5% 47,577 71.1% 18.0% Durham 5,380 9.8% 6,290 9.4% 16.9% Single 1,430 19.6% 2,120 20.7% 48.3% Semi 318 24.8% 289 26.3% -9.1% Town 1,423 23.8% 2,557 31.9% 79.7% Apartment 2,209 5.5% 1,324 2.8% -40.1% Halton 4,120 7.5% 5,297 7.9% 28.6% Single 1,201 16.5% 1,410 13.8% 17.4% Semi 130 10.1% 82 7.5% -36.9% Town 774 13.0% 444 5.5% -42.6% Apartment 2,015 5.0% 3,361 7.1% 66.8% Peel 8,769 16.0% 14,841 22.2% 69.2% Single 1,134 15.6% 1,685 16.5% 48.6% Semi 196 15.3% 140 12.8% -28.6% Town 858 14.4% 1,379 17.2% 60.7% Apartment 6,581 16.3% 11,637 24.5% 76.8% Toronto 26,841 48.9% 25,540 38.2% -4.8% Single 825 11.3% 979 9.6% 18.7% Semi 99 7.7% 53 4.8% -46.5% Town 1,003 16.8% 326 4.1% -67.5% Apartment 24,914 61.8% 24,182 50.8% -2.9% York 6,829 12.4% 10,817 16.2% 58.4% Single 2,170 29.8% 3,306 32.3% 52.4% Semi 278 21.7% 351 32.0% 26.3% Town 1,318 22.1% 2,641 33.0% 100.4% Apartment 3,063 7.6% 4,519 9.5% 47.5% Hamilton 2,930 5.3% 4,144 6.2% 41.4% Single 531 7.3% 740 7.2% 39.4% Semi 262 3.6% 182 16.6% -30.5% Town 599 8.2% 668 8.3% 11.5% Apartment 1,538 21.1% 2,554 5.4% 66.1% Table 8 Value of non-residential building permits issued in the GTHA ($ millions) Key indicators 2020 2020 2021 2021 % # % # % Change GTHA 8,483.1 100.0% 9,200.4 100.0% 8.5% Durham 1,051.9 12.4% 819.6 8.9% -22.1% Halton 491.3 5.8% 584.4 6.4% 19.0% Peel 1,245.9 14.7% 1,284.4 14.0% 3.1% Toronto 4,462.9 52.6% 4,091.7 44.5% -8.3% York 754.4 8.9% 1,600.1 17.4% 112.1% Hamilton 476.6 5.6% 820.2 8.9% 72.1% Note: This data may contain estimated values by Statistics Canada. As such, this data is subject to change Sources: S60kWDGDBMBHHERURRRUNDPODGUDP5HER3DU /Area municipal building permit records 3 �❑ Table 9 Housing Market Supply of New Units in Durham - January to December Key Indicators 2020 # % 2021 # % % Change 1. Housing Supply 2,435 27.6 30.1 300 4.5 a) Total Supply 6,598 100% 8,822 100% 33.7 Pending Starts 1,702 25.8 1,818 20.6 6.8 Under Construction 4,853 73.6 6,942 78.7 43.0 Completed & Not Absorbed 43 0.7 62 0.7 44.2 b) Starts 4,211 5,325 26.5 c) Completions 4,255 19.4 3,241 30.1 -23.8 2. Total Supply a) By unit type: Single Semi Town Apartment 6,598 100% 8,822 100% 33.7 1,871 28.4 2,435 27.6 30.1 300 4.5 344 3.9 14.7 1,678 25.4 2,950 33.4 75.8 2,749 41.7 3,093 35.1 12.5 3. Absorptions 3,230 100% 3,024 100% -6.4 a) By unit type: Single 1,330 135.0 1,544 292.4 16.1 Semi 72 7.3 226 42.8 213.9 Town 1,153 117.1 1,193 225.9 3.5 Apartment 675 68.5 61 11.6 -91.0 b) By area municipality: Ajax 191 19.4 159 30.1 -16.8 Brock 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 Clarington 546 55.4 718 136.0 31.5 Oshawa 262 26.6 403 76.3 53.8 Pickering 985 100.0 528 100.0 -46.4 Scugog 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 Uxbridge 37 3.8 41 7.8 10.8 Whitby 1209 122.7 1,175 222.5 -2.8 Source: Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Local Housing Market Tables, 2020/21 and Housing Market Information Portal 3 �❑ Table 10 Housing Market Indicators - January to December Key Indicators 2020 2021 % Ajax $776,198 $905,611 Change Brock -- -- -- 1• Average Interest Rates' $902,362 $829,369 -8.1 Conventional Mortgage Rates (%): $836,520 $821,885 -1.7 1 Year Term 3.25 2.80 -13.9 3 Year Term 4.95 4.79 -3.2 5 Year Term 3.79 3.49 -7.9 Bank Rate (%): 0.81 0.50 -38.3 2• Average Cost of a New Single Detached Dwelling Durham Region: $848,088 $891,557 5.1 Ajax $776,198 $905,611 16.7 Brock -- -- -- Clarington $902,362 $829,369 -8.1 Oshawa $836,520 $821,885 -1.7 Pickering $1,012,386 $1,146,884 13.3 Scugog -- -- -- Uxbridge -- -- -- Whitby $900,679 $880,474 -2.2 City of Toronto $1,914,339 $2,035,975 6.4 York Region $1,602,363 $1,498,036 -6.5 Peel Region $1,580,391 $1,720,519 8.9 Halton Region $1,755,434 $1,713,445 -2.4 Hamilton $636,226 $609,069 -4.3 3. Resale Housing Market in Durham3 Number of Sales 12,917 14,717 13.9 Number of New Listings 16,879 18,309 8.5 Average Price (all dwelling types) $706,913 $925,710 31.0 Average Price (single -detached dwelling) $767,202 $1,042,290 35.9 Sources: 1. Bank of Canada Website: http://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/interest-rates/canadian-interest-rates/ 2. CMHC, Housing Now - Greater Toronto Area, December 2020/2021 and Housing Market Information Portal. Prices rounded. 3. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board - Market Watch, December 2020/2021. Prices rounded. 3 1❑ Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1 N 2M8 905.430.4300 whitby.ca June 24 2022 Via Email: The Honourable Christine Elliot Minister of Health and Deputy Premier christine.elliott(o)-ontario.ca Re: Backyard Swimming Lessons WhitbyVd Please be advised that at a meeting held on June 20, 2022, the Council of the Town of Whitby adopted the following as Resolution # 180-22: Whereas swimming instructors are certified by the Canadian Red Cross; Whereas all Canadian Red Cross courses meet strict guidelines for content and delivery and the Canadian Red Cross Lifeguard program meets all provincial/territorial legislation requirements; Whereas R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: PUBLIC POOLS creates barriers for swimming lessons to be performed in residential pools; Whereas the Town of Whitby is burdened with providing enough infrastructure, staffing and scheduling to accommodate thousands of new swimmers in public pool settings; Whereas the regulation requirements are burdensome for homeowners to meet the inspection requirements of health officials; Whereas swimming instruction is proven to prevent death by drowning and should be prioritized for every Canadian child; and, Whereas lower tier municipalities can simplify and streamline the process to regulate backyard swimming lessons without the Provincial regulation in place. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Town of Whitby Council requests that the Province of Ontario eliminate any regulation regarding backyard swimming lessons; 3 TFI 2. That municipalities across Ontario be responsible for governing any business, nuisance or health requirements for the operation of backyard swim lessons; and, 3. That the Clerk circulate a copy of this resolution to Lorne Coe MPP, AMO, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and all Durham area municipalities. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to the Office of the Town Clerk at 905.430.4315. Kevin Narrawavy Sr. Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk Copy: C. Harris, Town Clerk L. Coe, M.P.P., Whitby — lorne.coe(a-)-pc.ola.org A. Harras, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham — clerks(a-durham.ca Association of Municipalities of Ontario — amo amo.on.ca N. Cooper, Director of Legislative and Information Services, Town of Ajax — clerk ajax.ca F. Lamanna, Clerk/Deputy CAO, Township of Brock — ferando.lamanna(a-_)brock.ca J. Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington — clerks(a_clarington.net M. Medeiros, City Clerk, City of Oshawa — clerks oshawa.ca S. Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering — clerks pickerinq.ca B. Jamieson, Director of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk, Township of Scugog — bjamieson(o)_scugog.ca D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge — dleroux(�uxbridge.ca 3 TFI Page 2 of 2 / Town of �x By the Lake Hon. Steve Clark Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 2J3 minister. mah(cD-ontario.ca Sent by E -Mail June 23, 2022 Re: Temporary Replacements at Regional Council TOWN OF AJAX 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax ON L1 S 3S9 www.ajax.ca The following resolution was passed by Ajax Town Council at its meeting held on June 20, 2022: WHEREAS Section 268 of the Municipal Act provides for the appointment of an alternative member of a local municipal council to act in place of a member of an upper -tier council in their absence from a meeting thereof; and, AND WHEREAS s. 268(2)(a) precludes a lower -tier municipality from appointing more than one alternate member during the term of Council, meaning that the appointed member must serve in that capacity for the entire term of Council to the exclusion of other lower -tier members; AND WHEREAS serving as an alternate at the upper -tier Council from time to time provides a useful development opportunity for members of the lower -tier Council, and promotes better understanding of upper -tier policy matters among lower -tier council members; AND WHEREAS municipalities such as Ajax may wish to appoint alternates to the upper -tier Council on a rotating basis, in order to provide for the above noted benefits. NOW THEREORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Province be urged to amend Section 268 of the Municipal Act by deleting subsection 2(a) which restricts the appointment of more than one alternate member during the term of council; and, 2. A copy of this motion be circulated to The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, and all lower -tier municipalities in Durham Region. 3 EF1 If you require further information please contact me at 905-619-2529 ext. 3342 or Jason. McWilliam(cD-aiax.ca. Sincerely, Jason McWilliam Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk Copy: Mayor Collier Councillor A. Khan Region of Durham All Durham Region municipalities ��� _ � - res'► _-ter= �4 imp '*'I 4'.0mmm4.i -.4 KAWA RT H A CONSERVATION Discover • Protect • Restore 3 EEi❑ Transition Plan: Progress Update Introduction The Conservation Authorities Act requires Conservation Authorities to prepare Transition Plans outlining steps and timelines for the preparation of an Inventory of Program and Services and for the development and execution of funding agreements between Kawartha Conservation and participating municipalities. Funding agreements are to be struck for programs and services that are not deemed to be provincially mandatory core services outlined in the Conservation Authorities Act and associated regulations as outlined in Regulation 687/21 "Transition Plans and Agreements for Programs and Services" established under Section 21.1.2 of the Act. A transition plan outlining steps to be taken to enter into agreements with participating municipalities that share geography with our watershed jurisdiction and an inventory of programs and services were completed. The City of Kawartha Lakes, Region of Durham (with representatives from its lower tier municipalities: Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, Township of Scugog), Municipality of Trent Lakes, and the Township of Cavan Monaghan are participating municipalities. Specified Municipalities are also being consulted during this transition period to keep abreast of the changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and transition, as recently released regulations identify the source protection program and service level agreements may exist with one or more of these municipalities. This report is produced for the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as per O. Reg. 687/21. Timelines and Deliverables Inventory of Interim Reporting Transition Final Transition Plan Programs & MOU/ Agreements Report Dec 31, 2021 Services (6 quarterly Jan 1, 2024 Feb 28, 2022 intervals) Jan 31, 2024 Transition Plan This Transition Plan was required to be completed by December 31, 2021, and distributed to member municipalities, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and made publicly available. This was approved on November 25th, 2021 and distributed per regulatory requirements by December 10th, 2021 (see Transition Plan). 3 :E❑ Inventory of Programs and Services An inventory of program and services was to be prepared and circulated to participating municipalities by February 28, 2022. This was approved by the board on February 24, 2022, and distributed per regulatory requirements by February 28th, 2022 (see Inventory of Programs and Services). The inventory of programs and services will be classified as mandatory, performed on behalf of a municipality, or determined for consideration of funding to municipalities. These categories are further identified in Section 21 of the Conservation Authorities Act. The inventory included an estimate of the annual cost of the service, sources of funding and the percentage attributed to each funding source, and may be refined as agreements are worked on, until January 1, 2024. Refinements are to be brought forward through the progress reports to the MECP. Municipal Agreements Agreements will be required to be in place by January 1, 2024, with participating municipalities for non -mandatory programs and services where municipal funds are required. An option to extend this timeline from the Ministry can be applied for no later than October 1, 2023, with supplied rationale. Interim and Final Reporting Interim reporting will be required to be submitted to the MECP on a quarterly basis starting July 1, 2022, outlining progress on the development of municipal agreements and any changes in the inventory of programs and services. Future progress reports are required by October 1, 2022, January 1, 2023, April 1, 2023, July 1, 2023, and October 1, 2023. A final report is due to the MECP January 31, 2024, confirming that agreements are in place, and forwarding the final inventory of programs and services. Progress Reports Progress Report #1 Per subsection 7 (3) of the Jul 1, 2022 regulation Progress Report #2 Per subsection 7 (3) of the Oct 1, 2022 regulation Progress Report #3 Per subsection 7 (3) of the Jan 1, 2023 regulation Progress Report #4 Per subsection 7 (3) of the Apr 1, 2023 regulation Progress Report #5 Per subsection 7 (3) of the Jul 1, 2023 regulation Progress Report #6 Per subsection 7 (3) of the Oct 1, 2023 regulation Final Report Per subsection 9 of the regulation Jan 31, 2024 3 7F] Progress Update The following outlines the progress on the development of cost apportioning agreements with partner municipalities, in accordance with the legislative requirements outlined in O. Reg. 687/21 (Transition Plans and Agreements for programs and Services under Section 21.1.2 of the Act), specifically S.7.(3). Section 21.1.2 in the regulation is specific to the "Other programs and services" offered by a Conservation Authority. Summary of any comments or other feedback on the inventory submitted by a municipality: We have not received any comments or feedback on the inventory at this time. Additional follow up will occur during the transition period, and where required, the inventory will be updated. Changes made to the inventory to address municipal comments: There have been no changes made to the inventory. Upon further discussion with municipalities, any changes made to the inventory will be reflected on future progress reports. Update on progress towards negotiating cost apportioning agreements with your participating municipalities: We are in the early stages of discussions around cost apportioning agreements and focused efforts to consult on the inventory of programs and services with municipalities. Staff have had an initial meeting with the Municipality of Trent Lakes (June 9th) to discuss the inventory and initiate discussions regarding cost apportioning agreements and next steps. The same will apply for all initial meetings with remaining municipalities. Meetings are being scheduled with the remaining member municipalities with several confirmed in July. Outline of any difficulties experienced that might impact the ability to conclude cost apportioning agreements by transition date: At this point in time, no difficulties have been identified that may impact the ability to enter into cost apportioning agreements by the transition date of January 1, 2024. 3 -FF1