GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report
Ottawa’s Housing Momentum Builds Case for Development Charge Relief
October 20, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — Ottawa’s new home market posted another strong month in September, recording 521 sales, up 81.5 per cent from 287 in September 2025. Sales increased 12.3 per cent from August’s 464 homes, while year-to-date sales reached 4,078, a 53.8 per cent increase compared with 2,652 at this point last year.
“September’s sales are encouraging, but CMHC’s latest report shows Ottawa still faces a widening housing supply gap, with much of its construction activity concentrated in rentals,” said Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. “Improving affordability means supporting more ownership housing too. Finalizing the development charge reduction agreement is an immediate opportunity to lower building costs, and we’re pushing for a timely resolution so some 2026 construction can benefit.”
September continued to show strong gains with 521 new home sales, up 12.3 per cent from the 464 sales reported in August.
Year-over-year growth remained high with 521new home sales recorded, up 81.5 per cent from the 287 sales reported in September 2025.
Year-to-date sales peaked with 4,078 sales recorded in September 2025, up 53.8 per cent from 2,652 at the same point in 2025.
WHERE IN OTTAWA DID HOMES SELL IN SEPTEMBER?
Ottawa’s west end led new home sales in September, accounting for 43 per cent of the market, with the south following closely at 40 per cent. Together, these two areas represented 83 per cent of all new home sales, while the east captured 15 per cent and Central Ottawa accounted for the remaining two per cent.
WHAT TYPES OF HOMES WERE SOLD IN OTTAWA IN SEPTEMBER?
Townhomes remained the most popular housing type in September, accounting for 44 per cent of new home sales, followed by single-detached homes at 35 per cent. Condo townhomes maintained a strong share of the market at 20 per cent, while condo apartments represented just two per cent of sales.
MEDIA CONTACT
For additional questions or to set up an interview, please contact:
Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director
Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association
jason@gohba.ca
ABOUT THE GREATER OTTAWA HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION:
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association has been the proud voice for excellence in the home-building community since 1951 and represents over 470 companies in new home construction and professional renovation. Our industry accounts for 30,000 jobs across Ottawa, with $2.5 billion in wages and $5.0 billion in economic investment. Contact Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director, at jason@gohba.ca.
ABOUT PMA BRETHOUR REALTY GROUP
PMA Brethour Realty Group provides specialized services to the building and development industry across Canada, including a full range of sales, marketing, and research services for new homes, resorts, condominiums, and retirement communities on behalf of their builder/developer clients. In partnership with GOHBA, PMA Brethour publishes the Greater Ottawa New Home Market Report, offering the most current, accurate, and reliable market data available on Ottawa’s local housing market. Contact Cheryl Rice, President, at cherylr@pmabrethour.com