Affordable Housing Developments

The City of Brantford is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and affordable housing for residents in Brantford and the County of Brant. This page highlights the more recent affordable housing developments that have been completed, are underway, or are planned in our community. Each project represents an important step toward ensuring more residents have access to stable housing, while supporting vibrant, healthy neighbourhoods across the city.

On this page:

  1. Completed affordable housing developments
  2. Affordable housing projects currently underway
  3. Planned and approved affordable housing projects

Completed Affordable Housing Developments

174 Trillium Way, Paris
Number of units: 49
Opened 2025

This affordable housing development brings 49 one-and two-bedroom units for singles, couples, small families and seniors. Developed in partnership with Brantford Native Housing, Nova Vita, and Sensity, and built by VERLY Construction Group, this development is net-zero energy ready and designed for optimal efficiency and long-term sustainability.

exterior photo of 174 Trillium Way, an affordable housing building with white and brown brick

Lucy Marco Place, 40 Queen Street
Number of units: 41
Opened 2024

Lucy Marco Place is a six-story building that adds 41 one-and three-bedroom units to house individuals and families to provide safe and stable housing.
Lucy Marco Place affordable housing, six story red brick building

177 Colborne Street West
Number of units: 26
Opened 2023

This affordable housing development features 26 studio units for older adults who are experiencing chronic housing instability.
An exterior photo of 177 Colborne St W, multi-residential building

18 Stirton Ave
Number of units: 4
Opened 2021

This development has four separate studio units and showcases an innovative modular housing model that helps achieve low construction costs and expedites the building process.
An exterior photo of 18 Stirton Ave, a 4 unit one level dwelling

5 Marlene Avenue
Number of units: 30
Opened 2020

The affordable housing development at Marlene Ave is part of the Live Well Brantford-Brant Supportive Housing Program. It’s unique in that in addition to housing, it provides wrap-around supports and assistance to tenants.
An exterior photo of 5 Marlene Avenue, a multi-residential building

The City of Brantford and County of Brant’s entire inventory of affordable housing is available on the Affordable Housing Options webpage.

Affordable Housing Projects Currently Underway

32 Bridge Street
Anticipated number of units: 24
Anticipated opening: Spring/Summer  2026

Currently under construction, this new affordable housing development by Jaycee’s Brantford Non-Profit Homes is part of a pilot program supported by the City of Brantford, which is contributing a $1.5 million subsidy to help bring the project to life.
Exterior photo of 32 Bridge St, a housing development under contruction

247-253 West Street
Anticipated number of units: 18
Anticipated opening: 2027 (subject to Change)

This new affordable housing development by Brantford Native Housing is part of a pilot program supported by the City of Brantford, which is contributing a $1.125 million subsidy to help bring the project to life. It is  currently under construction and will provide 18 affordable housing units for Indigenous families, seniors and individuals living with disabilities.

The development will include a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, office space, indoor and outdoor programming areas, as well as a green space and traditional medicine garden.

A rendering of 247-253 West Street, a three story high red coloured building

Planned and Approved Affordable Housing Projects

389 West Street (Fox Ridge)
Anticipated number of units: 43
Anticipated opening: Phase 1 - October 2026

The City of Brantford has purchased the Fox Ridge Community Care facility at 389 West Street as an investment in short and long-range planning for temporary and permanent housing options in Brantford.

The vision for this property is to develop the existing building and land for various temporary and permanent housing options along the housing continuum, utilizing a phased approach, prioritizing the greatest community need to fully realize the potential of the property.