A Housing Strategy and Policy Framework for Manitoba

1. A Housing Strategy and Policy Frameworkfor Manitoba

2. Presentation Overview Overview of Manitoba Housing Strategy Background Actions �Housing fits in the middle of everything�� Myers, D., (2008). Failed Urban Policy: Tear Down HUD. PLANET. July 2008 �

3. Manitoba Housing Mandate To ensure that there is an adequate supply of housing stock in Manitoba To enhance the affordability of, and accessibility to, adequate housing for Manitobans, particularly those of low and moderate income or those with specialized needs To maintain and improve the condition of existing housing stock To stimulate and influence the activities of the housing market to the benefit of Manitobans as a whole

4. Manitoba Housing Activities  Land development Downtown Revitalization and urban renewal Sustainable development Northern Housing Development Community development and engagement Cross Department Coordination Initiatives Social and affordable housing Support for health, education and social service integration initiatives Support the housing market to promote affordable housing

5. Manitoba Housing Activities Manitoba Housing provides subsidies for over 35,000 housing units under various housing programs 13,100 Manitoba Housing owned and managed units 4,500 Manitoba Housing owned units managed by sponsor groups 17,400 units (non-profit, co-ops, and Urban Native) - includes over 4,700 PCH

6. Why Create a Housing Strategy? Help to measure success (serves as roadmap to chart progress) Prioritize a limited amount of investment dollars between a variety of initiatives Reduce the amount of time spent reacting Many initiatives require coordination with government and community

7. HOMEWorks! Province wide consultations (Dr. Tom Carter - Canada Research Chair in Urban Change and Adaptation) Information gathered revealed that the strategy focus on: Reducing affordability problems Addressing supply problems Providing housing support services Announced June, 2009 Ensure strategy is complimentary to other government initiatives: ALL Aboard Opening Doors Rewarding Work

8. Why Create a Housing Strategy? Housing is at the Center of Well-beingHousing is at the Center of Well-being

9. HOMEWorks! Principles Housing issues are interrelated to health, social, education and economic issues To promotes efficient and effective use of resources Housing is a shared responsibility Partnerships strengthen the housing environment

10. HOMEWorks! Principles Support increased independence and self-reliance in housing Housing activities strive to promote inclusion People need a variety of housing options throughout their lives Support the effective functioning of the housing market

11. Critical Environmental Factors The Housing Market Demand for rental housing - low vacancy rates Income and Core Housing Need 46,900 households in core need in 2006 Minimum wage not enough to ensure a 30% shelter-to-income-ratio Groups in Core Housing Need Lone parent families, new Canadians, Aboriginal families, persons with disabilities People with Special Housing Needs Seniors, persons with disabilities To stay within a 30% shelter-to-income-ratio, a household would need to earn $12.50 per hour. By comparison, a single person earning full time minimum wage in Mb currently earns approximately $16,575 annually. To stay within a 30% shelter-to-income-ratio, a household would need to earn $12.50 per hour. By comparison, a single person earning full time minimum wage in Mb currently earns approximately $16,575 annually.

12. Priorities � People and Places The homeless and those needing intense services New Canadians First Nations and M�tis Low-Income Households Engaged in Training and Achieving Success in Gaining and Maintaining Employment Seniors Mature Neighbourhoods and Communities Northern Manitoba Rural Communities with Developing Industries

13. Goals Sustain and improve existing social and affordable housing Address Affordability and Increase the Supply of Quality, Affordable Housing Support Community and Economic Development Support Human Services Strategies and Delivery Renewal of Manitoba Housing

14. Actions (Our Two-Year Plan) $197 million Home renovations for 1,500 households Building improvements for 12,000 households $15 million Renovation assistance for 800 privately owned homes $95 million 450 new affordable housing units (rural and northern, low income families and new Canadians) The province, with financial support from the Government of Canada, is making substantial investments in social housing stock over the next two yearsThe province, with financial support from the Government of Canada, is making substantial investments in social housing stock over the next two years

15. Actions (Our Two-Year Plan) $7 million invested in home ownership for 200 households $2 million invested in portable rent supplements for 600 individuals who are homeless and/or have a mental health issue $5 million investment for housing development in areas of need $6 million investment in MB Shelter Benefit for 20,500 households The province, with financial support from the Government of Canada, is making substantial investments in social housing stock over the next two yearsThe province, with financial support from the Government of Canada, is making substantial investments in social housing stock over the next two years

16. HOMEWorks! For more information visit us at: our new Website: Manitoba.ca/housing Contact us at: Phone: (204) 945-5744 Toll Free: 1-877-445-7352 Email: housing@gov.mb.ca