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Ottawa’s Housing Data Shows Both Approvals and Economics Matter

Ottawa’s Housing Data Shows Both Approvals and Economics Matter   OTTAWA, ON – May 21, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) says two newly released City of Ottawa housing reports highlight the economic realities affecting housing construction across Ottawa and reinforce that housing supply depends not only on approvals, but also on…

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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Expanded New Home Tax Relief Fuels Strong April Sales Activity in Ottawa May 20, 2026, OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa saw a significant increase in April, with 744 sales recorded, up 203.7 per cent compared to April 2025, when 245 homes were sold.…

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Ottawa Needs to Continue Housing Reforms to Retain Families

Ottawa Needs to Continue Housing Reforms to Retain Families   OTTAWA, ON – April 30, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) today is calling attention to data on intra-provincial migration showing that more families with children are moving to communities surrounding Ottawa rather than the City itself.   “Over the past year,…

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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report New Home Sales Hold Steady with Tax Relief Expected to Drive Momentum April 20, 2026 OTTAWA, ON — New home sales in Ottawa remained relatively steady in March, with 280 sales recorded, down 3.8 per cent from March 2025, when 291 homes were sold. Sales were…

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Mayor of Ottawa Declares April 8 “GOHBA Day”

Mayor of Ottawa Declares April 8 “GOHBA Day”   Ottawa, ON – April 08, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is honoured to have April 8 proclaimed “GOHBA Day” by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, recognizing 75 years of contributions to housing and community building in the nation’s capital. The proclamation was delivered during…

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Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Changes to Ontario’s Planning Regime to Improve Housing Affordability and Supply

Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Changes to Ontario’s Planning Regime to Improve Housing Affordability and Supply   OTTAWA, ON – March 30, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes the Ontario government’s introduction of the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act (Bill 98), which further reduces red tape and simplifies planning processes…

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Ottawa Home Builders Praise ‘Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build’; Urge the City of Ottawa to Cut Development Charges Immediately

Ottawa Home Builders Praise ‘Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build’; Urge the City of Ottawa to Cut Development Charges Immediately   OTTAWA, ON – March 30, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is praising the newly announced ‘Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build,’ a federal–provincial agreement providing a combined $8.8 billion over 10 years. The initiative…

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Ottawa Home Builders Praise Expanded HST Relief for New Home Buyers

Ottawa Home Builders Praise Expanded HST Relief for New Home Buyers OTTAWA, ON – March 25, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) applauds today’s announcement of a temporary expansion of the HST New Housing Rebate for one year to all new home buyers, calling it a significant win that improves housing affordability…

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GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report

GOHBA / PMA Brethour Ottawa New Home Sales Report Ottawa New Home Sales Show Modest Gains in February March 23, 2026 OTTAWA, ON —New home sales in Ottawa showed modest improvement, with 278 sales recorded in February, up 6.5 per cent from February 2025, when 261 homes were sold. Sales were also up 9 per…

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