The Town is committed to doing its part to support its growing population and housing needs. We’re working on several exciting initiatives to support more housing options and improve affordability. Our goal is to meet the growing and diverse housing needs in Stouffville. This page provides resources for housing, including initiatives, reports and data, along with other important information and resources.

Before you build:

• Apply for a building permit
• Submit planning applications
• Follow the Town’s zoning by-laws

Stouffville is working to offer ready-to-use design plans for detached additional residential units (ARUs) to help increase local housing supply, encourage gentle infill, and simplify the approval process. These pre-approved plans will make it easier for residents to add detached ARUs to their properties.

For more information, email andrea.torok@townofws.ca or call 905-640-1900 ext. 2329.

To help increase affordable housing in the Stouffville, the Town has created an Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

This long-term strategy, supported by the Planning Act, outlines the tools and incentives the Town can use to encourage investment in affordable housing. The CIP will support private and non-profit developers and landowners to increase the range of housing options and affordability to meet different needs across all incomes, ages, and abilities.

These reports provide detailed summaries of quarterly planning activity in the Town.