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Consultation has concluded
The City of Ottawa is considering new rules to address municipal and community concerns regarding rental accommodations. These concerns include:
The quality, availability, and affordability of rental housing, including the community impacts of problem addresses
The impact of short-term rental (STR) activity on housing and communities
Problem hotel/motel operators.
The City has conducted a thorough investigation of these issues in two previous phases described in the life cycle to the right. For phase three, staff are now preparing to offer recommendations on possible regulatory approaches through a survey for the consideration of Council in a staff report later in 2019.
The City of Ottawa is considering new rules to address municipal and community concerns regarding rental accommodations. These concerns include:
The quality, availability, and affordability of rental housing, including the community impacts of problem addresses
The impact of short-term rental (STR) activity on housing and communities
Problem hotel/motel operators.
The City has conducted a thorough investigation of these issues in two previous phases described in the life cycle to the right. For phase three, staff are now preparing to offer recommendations on possible regulatory approaches through a survey for the consideration of Council in a staff report later in 2019.
Rental Accommodations Study has finished this stage
Concluded on Sunday, June 30
Phase one sought to identify community concerns related to rental housing conditions, short-term rentals, and student housing and shared accommodations. Twelve public workshops, meetings with stakeholder groups and residents invited to complete an online survey and comment form were all conducted.
Phase two of consultation
Rental Accommodations Study has finished this stage
Concluded on Wednesday, September 4
Phase two sought to consider the policy options to address the community concerns identified in phase one. Two online surveys opened to all residents were conducted.
Phase three of consultation
Rental Accommodations Study is currently at this stage
Phase three seeks to understand residents' views on key findings by staff. This will inform staff recommendations to Council, which will be published in early November.
Report to Community and Protective Services Committee
this is an upcoming stage for Rental Accommodations Study
Friday, November 15
Report to Council
this is an upcoming stage for Rental Accommodations Study