Authorizing rent supplement agreements with private landlords within Council-approved housing budgets
General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.
Council approved this on September 22, 2025 as part of its consent agenda, without a separate vote. See the consent vote →
Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
That Council approve the recommendations outlined in Report CSSS25-011, dated September 15, 2025 of the Commissioner of Community Services as follows: a) That the Commissioner of Community Services in consultation with the Housing Manager and on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be authorized to execute municipally funded rent supplement agreements of up to three years in duration with i. Community support agencies administering units with supports; and ii. Private landlords providing affordable or market-rate units that contribute to the City’s Housing Services Act service level obligations b) That staff provide an annual information report to Council summarizing the number of agreements executed, units supported, and alignment with housing system goals; and c) That all such agreements be drafted in support by the City Solicitor and be limited to commitments within Council-approved housing budgets.