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Supply creation

What type of housing is being built, how much and where? Explore building permits, under construction, housing starts and completions.

 

Market activity and absorption

How housing moves from builders to occupants. Track sales, unsold inventory and price data for new homes in major census metropolitan areas.

 

Tenure and occupancy

Who lives where and under what arrangement? Analyze ownership rates, renter profiles and household composition.

 

Rental markets

Explore vacancy rates, average rents and rental stock data across Canada's cities and communities.

 

Mortgage and consumer trends

Learn how Canadians finance their housing and analyze arrears rates, consumer debt and affordability pressures.

 

Housing need

Where the market is falling short for households. Access core housing need, affordability gaps and supply shortfalls by community.

 

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    Newest Data Sets

    Explore the most recent additions to our datasets, covering current trends in housing supply, demand and affordability across Canada.

    Building permit to start duration

    Track time between permit approval and the start of construction, showing development timelines and potential delays.

     

    Accessory unit starts

    Explore new secondary and accessory dwelling units added to existing properties.

     

    Apartment starts and completions by bedroom breakdown

    View new apartment construction and completions, categorized by unit size.

     

    Non-market housing starts

    Monitor new housing projects intended for affordability and non-market ownership or rental models.

     

    Development charges

    Compare costs across 40 municipalities with detailed, validated data to support planning and investment decisions.

     

    Absorbed units by price range

    Track which homes are selling across price ranges, dwelling types and municipalities.

     

    Unabsorbed units by price range

    Track homes that remain on the market across price ranges, dwelling types and municipalities.

     

    Featured Research and Data

    Ask an Expert: Why housing starts matter

    CMHC’s Starts and Completions Survey tracks homes actually under construction, not just planned. Find out why that matters.

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    Housing Market Information Portal

    Free, easy-to-use access to the latest housing market data for Canada.

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    Development charges: Not all cities are created equally

    New analysis shows that reducing or eliminating development charges could increase viable housing projects by up to 14% in some cities.

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    Canada’s construction pulse: Permits lead, starts confirm

    Tracking housing construction through the full building process reveals how market sentiment has shifted and what to expect in 2026.

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    Canada’s construction pulse: Permits lead, starts confirm

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