Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Ensemble Montr\u00e9al leader and mayoral candidate, announced a series of measures aimed at making intergenerational housing more accessible in Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Against the backdrop of a housing crisis, family cohabitation offers a tangible solution that allows several generations to live under one roof while maximizing the use of existing residential properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These measures are primarily intended for Montreal families who share their home with an elderly parent; for young adults who cannot afford to buy a property on their own but could do so with the support of a family member; as well as for seniors who are autonomous or experiencing mild loss of independence and wish to remain in their living environment surrounded by loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making Housing More Accessible for Generations to Come<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An administration led by Soraya Martinez Ferrada commits to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognizing that adding a dwelling unit or additional rooms to a residence increases the property\u2019s value\u2014and therefore the tax bill\u2014Ensemble Montr\u00e9al intends to introduce a tax incentive for families who opt for an intergenerational cohabitation model. For five years, this program would grant a property tax credit on the first $250,000 of the increase in a property\u2019s value following the addition of an accessory dwelling. This represents an average savings of approximately $5,750 over five years for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the next four years, the plan projects the addition of 2,000 accessory dwelling units across the city, representing nearly $6 million in property tax credits for Montreal families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helping Families Buy their First Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Given the growing popularity of accessory dwellings, an Ensemble Montr\u00e9al administration is committed to adjusting zoning bylaws to simplify their implementation. This initiative builds on previously announced measures and reflects the broader vision of facilitating access to homeownership, particularly for young families and first-time buyers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quotes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToo many families have been left on their own while the Plante-Rabouin administration multiplied obstacles and delays to housing construction. We can no longer afford to wait or make mistakes. Action is needed now, so Montrealers can build their future here, on the island. That\u2019s why Ensemble Montr\u00e9al is putting forward a concrete plan to address the housing crisis.\u201d \u2013 Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Ensemble Montr\u00e9al leader and mayoral candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFollowing the disastrous record of the Plante-Rabouin administration, Ensemble Montr\u00e9al intends to take the necessary steps to resolve the housing crisis. Our goal is clear: facilitate construction with concrete measures. Intergenerational cohabitation is a sustainable solution to get there.\u201d \u2013 Sylvain Gari\u00e9py, Ensemble Montr\u00e9al spokesperson for housing and urban planning, and candidate for mayor of Villeray\u2013Saint-Michel\u2013Parc-Extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA family wanting to adapt their property to welcome one of their own is making a significant investment that, in turn, maximizes the use of their home. Ensemble Montr\u00e9al wants to support housing and, through this innovative measure, help families who choose to live together, support one another, and age alongside their loved ones under the same roof.\u201d \u2013 Maude Th\u00e9roux-S\u00e9guin, Ensemble Montr\u00e9al candidate for mayor of Ahuntsic\u2013Cartierville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Ensemble Montr\u00e9al leader and mayoral candidate, announced a series of measures aimed at making intergenerational housing more accessible in Montreal. Against the backdrop of a housing crisis, family cohabitation offers a tangible solution that allows several generations to live under one roof…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":18832,"comment_status":"false","ping_status":"false","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[110,1],"tags":[],"district":[158,364,159,365,366,367,368,160,161,162,255,163,610,206,370,164,230,250,369,165],"class_list":["post-18830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-housing","category-sanscategorie","district-ahuntsic-cartierville","district-anjou","district-cote-des-neiges-notre-dame-de-grace","district-lachine","district-lasalle","district-le-plateau-mont-royal","district-le-sud-ouest","district-lile-bizard-sainte-genevieve","district-mercier-hochelaga-maisonneuve","district-montreal-nord","district-outremont","district-pierrefonds-roxboro","district-plateau-mont-royal","district-riviere-des-prairies-pointe-aux-trembles","district-rosemont-la-petite-patrie","district-saint-laurent","district-saint-leonard","district-verdun","district-ville-marie","district-villeray-saint-michel-parc-extension"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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