City Council Backs New Supportive Housing Development

On January 20, 2026, the City’s Finance and Administration Committee directed staff to apply for funding through the Build Canada Homes (BCH) supportive housing program stream which supports the development of new supportive and transitional housing projects. As part of this decision, Council also committed to funding operating costs required to meet BCH eligibility requirements.

The resolution formed part of a broader report to Council on the Social Housing Revitalization Funding plan, which outlines the City’s plan to leverage BCH funding to develop a 40-unit supportive housing project in line with the City’s Roadmap to End Homelessness.

“Expanding supportive housing is a core part of the City's strategy and is essential to building a healthier, more inclusive community,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre. “This project represents another meaningful step that Council is taking to ensure residents in need can access the safe and supportive housing necessary to move forward. I look forward to partnering with our federal and provincial partners to get shovels in the ground.”

As outlined in the report, the Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation (GSHC) is recommending a site adjacent to its building at 720 Bruce Ave. given the site’s proximity to existing housing and support services, as well as its readiness for construction.

This plan also advances the objectives laid out in the 2019 Council-approved Social Housing Revitalization plan which sought to better align housing stock with community need. That plan has led to the divestment of over 50 homes to date, with proceeds reinvested into priority housing projects. These funds have supported the municipal share of the 1310 Sparks Street project ($4.6 million) and 1179 Lorraine Street project ($5.0 million).

While the City will continue to pursue operational funding from the province, Council’s commitment to fund anticipated operating costs between $1.25 million and $2 million in the short term enables City staff to prepare the BCH application and begin engaging with supportive housing providers to identify a partner for the new development.

To view the full Social Housing Revitalization plan report, visit Housing Revitalization Funding Plan