Housing

Read the latest news about housing in Peterborough. These articles shed light on issues pertaining to housing and homelessness.

Newsletter: Structure of new municipal housing corporation begins to take shape

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Latest in Housing
Newsletter: Buyout leads to homelessness for unlucky tenant
Renters being pushed out amidst red-hot real estate market

'Own-use' eviction applications are surging alongside house prices, data obtained by Peterborough Currents shows

Homeward Bound is removing the barriers between single mothers and a new career

The program provides housing, childcare and mentorship so women can focus on their studies. This month, three participants will graduate from college and one is already employed.

Perspective: Non-profits may be better stewards of affordable housing than the municipality

The non-profit ethos that has long energized affordable housing in Peterborough may be at risk, Cheryl Lyon argues

Tenants consider fighting new parking fees at Talwood apartment complex

Visitor parking is no longer free at the buildings, leading some tenants to consider an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board for a rent reduction

Want a tiny home or coach house in your backyard? Here’s what you need to know.

Recent rule changes have made backyard dwelling units more viable. But there are still a lot of regulations to steer through.

Peterborough Housing Corporation pushes for independence

As the housing shortage intensifies, PHC proposes breaking away from municipal control to build over 1,000 new apartment units. But city staff are wary of the plan and propose an alternative.

“Chaotic” eviction hearings continue at Landlord and Tenant Board

Facing a backlog of applications, LTB has prioritized eviction hearings over other cases

We’re tracking Peterborough’s progress on affordable housing

Here's how many affordable units have been built recently or are in the works

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