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Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Federal-Ontario Plan to Cut Municipal Development Charges, Urge City of Ottawa to Move Quickly
Ottawa Home Builders Welcome Federal-Ontario Plan to Cut Municipal Development Charges, Urge City of Ottawa to Move Quickly OTTAWA, ON – June 2, 2026 – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the provincial and federal governments with details on how municipalities can access funds to reduce development charges (DCs).…
Read MoreOttawa’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…
Read MoreGOHBA / 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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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…
Read MoreGOHBA Celebrates Industry Excellence with 2026 Special Achievement Awards
GOHBA Celebrates Industry Excellence with 2026 Special Achievement Awards April 9, 2026 Ottawa, ON – The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) proudly recognized outstanding individuals and companies within its membership with the 2026 Special Achievement Awards (SAAs), presented during the Annual General Meeting on April 8, 2026. The Special Achievement Awards celebrate leadership, innovation,…
Read MoreHousing Design Awards Sets Multiple Records – Winners Announced
Housing Design Awards Sets Multiple Records – Winners Announced November 7, 2024 By Anita Murray, All Things Home It was a special night for Ottawa’s housing industry Nov. 2 as excellence in design was celebrated at the GOHBA Housing Design Awards in record fashion. The annual awards gala, now in its 41st year, is one…
Read More41st GOHBA Housing Design Awards Finalists Announced
41st GOHBA Housing Design Awards Finalists Announced August 15, 2024 The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 41st GOHBA Housing Design Awards. This milestone event celebrates the remarkable achievements of architects, builders, and designers who have pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation in…
Read More40th GOHBA Housing Design Awards Finalists
40th GOHBA Housing Design Awards Finalists August 12, 2023 The Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 40th GOHBA Housing Design Awards. This milestone event celebrates the remarkable achievements of architects, builders, and designers who have pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the…
Read MoreOttawa Home Builders Welcome New Housing Supply Action Plan and Provincial Policy Statement
Ottawa Home Builders Welcome New Housing Supply Action Plan and Provincial Policy Statement April 6, 2023 OTTAWA – Today, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) welcomed Bill 97, the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, the latest provincial Housing Supply Action Plan and proposed updates to the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). “The government’s newest Housing…
Read MoreWhat will it take to build 15,000 new homes a year?
What will it take to build 15,000 new homes a year? This article was originally published in the Ottawa Citizen’s Housing and Renovations feature supplement on March 25, 2023. Getting to 15,000 new homes a year won’t be easy, but it is necessary. Late last year the provincial government announced housing targets for twenty-nine…
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