Core housing need identifies if a household can afford suitable and adequate housing in their community. Check out the infographic below to learn more.
Core housing need is an important measure as it can help identify segments of the population that are housing insecure. Studying the population group, the challenges measured (affordability, adequacy, and suitability), and other factors related to core housing need contributes to effective research and program and policy development.
Are you wondering what core housing need looks like in your community?
Check out the interactive tool below from Statistics Canada that provides some core housing need data by municipality.
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