OHBA publications page and current news items. http://ohba.ca/recent-news 120 Full article 1_35available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com March 13, 2020 – Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show – April 3-5, 2020 POSTPONED Given the recent direction provided by the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, The Quinte Home Builders Association Board of Directors' has made a decision to postpone our 2020 Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show, April 3-5 to be in compliance with the direction to help reduce possible risk regarding the spread of Covid-19/Corona Virus. We have been bringing The Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show to our community for almost 50 years in our beautiful Quinte Region and this is the first time in our history that we have had to consider the postponement of our Show. The QHBA Board, the QHLS Committee (many of whom are exhibitors themselves) and our CEO have been monitoring this situation carefully this week and have been mindful of the impact on all stakeholders. It was only after careful consideration that this postponement of the 2020 Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show was decided as the safety of our exhibitors, volunteers and staff is paramount. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show Committee & staff will contact exhibitors as soon as possible with more information. More details will follow as soon as they become available. If you, have any immediate inquiries, feel free to contact QHLS Show Manager & QHBA CEO, Ruth Estwick Ceo@quintehomebuilders.com or 613-970-2216, or our administrative staff at info@quinteomebuilders.com. Fri, 1 Nov 2019 17:01:05 -0500 Full article 1_36available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com Read the full media release here on the QHBA's response to the City of Belleville's proposed 123% increase to Development Charges. IMPORTANT DATES: DC Study Stakeholder Presentation - Wednesday, Nov 18th, 2-4pm via Zoom. To join, check your QHBA member Industry Update from Friday, Nov 14. Members Only Builder Meeting - Thursday, November 19 at 11:00 am via Zoom. Please check your email for details. Fri, 1 Nov 2019 17:01:05 -0500 Full article 1_34available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com With housing costs making headlines every day, the federal, provincial and municipal governments are working together to spur new affordable housing development. There are a range of programs available to help home builders with the costs and challenges of building affordable housing. Local housing service managers also have funding to help low-income tenants, which further helps developers secure tenants or buyers. In combination, these programs mean that affordable housing can be a win-win for both home builders and communities. STRONG DEMAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING In Eastern Ontario, there are 7,500 to 9,000 people on the wait list for social housing. Thousands of families are spending more than 30% of their household income on housing expenses. The vacancy rate for rental housing in Eastern Ontario is just 0.1%. Funding for new housing development As part of the National Housing Strategy, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation offers several funding opportunities, including low-cost loans and grants. Visit www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/nhs to learn more. Co-Investment Fund (new construction stream) Provides low-cost loans and/or grants to support and develop mixed-income, mixed-tenure, mixed-use affordable housing. Prioritizes projects that support partnerships between governments and private and public organizations. Covers a broad range of housing needs, from shelters to affordable homeownership. Seed Funding (new construction stream) Provides interest-free loans and/or non-repayable contributions to help with costs related to pre-development activities. May include business plans, preliminary designs, development permits and more. Affordable Housing Innovation Fund Provides funding for innovative building techniques and approaches to affordable housing that create inclusive, accessible communities and help address homelessness. Rental Construction Financing Provides low-cost loans encouraging construction of rental housing across Canada where the need is clearly demonstrated. Provides up to $13.75 billion (across the country) in loans for the construction of 42,500 units and has run from 2017 and will go to the end of 2027. Service Manager Role Municipal service managers help people access housing and related supports based on income. However, they are challenged by the shortage of available, affordable housing. If a developer responds to this challenge with a new build, the low vacancy rate in Eastern Ontario assures steady rental revenues. Service managers administer funds they receive from the province for new construction, rental support and homeownership. Typically, funds from the municipality are allocated to those in the community seeking to meet local housing needs through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Service managers also administer homelessness funding that focusses on preventing eviction and supporting people who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. For a new build with rental units, these funds can be used toward rent for tenants. Energy Efficiency Programs Home builders can reduce the operation cost of new builds by using incentives and grants to realize energy efficiencies, such as those available from Enbridge Gas. Affordable Housing Program https://energy-savings-programs.ca/affordable-housing-program/ Savings by Design for Residential Builders http://residential.savingsbydesign.ca/ Other Supports Other funding may be available that targets goals beyond affordable housing. Providing supports for social services, accessibility and life skills help low-income households. Service managers can provide more information on these opportunities. Knowing support may be available is important to the decision to build. A full list of funding programs is available at www.quintehomebuilders.com. For more information, contact local housing service managers across eastern Ontario to learn more about programs available in your area: United Counties of Leeds & Grenville (613) 342-3840 City of Kingston (includes Frontenac County) (613) 546-2695 City of Cornwall (613) 930-2787 County of Renfrew (613) 432-3679 United Counties of Prescott and Russell (613) 675-4642 County of Hastings (613) 966-1311 City of Kawartha Lakes (includes County of Haliburton) (705) 324-9870 County of Lanark (613) 267-4200 County of Northumberland (905) 372-3329 County of Lennox & Addington (includes Prince Edward County) (613) 354-0957 City of Peterborough (705) 742-7777 Tue, 3 Dec 2019 13:01:04 -0500 Full article 1_33available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com Volunteering is rewarding work. Being part of a team whether it's on the Board or as part of a committee allows you to give back to your industry through your Association. Being involved and using your expertise to get things done helps the industry and your business reach new heights. You forge new business relationships along with meeting some pretty amazing and talented people (and possibly future life-long friends). Committee volunteer opportunities: Social & Events Committees - meet quarterly (sometimes more ahead of a big event),-plan and develop events that are relevant to our Association's mission & vision and engage our members, have so much fun on event day with set up and take down, learn from each other and feel like part of a team that gets things done! Government Relations -use industry expertise during quarterly meetings to help further our mission and advocate for members, develop strategies to help foster better municipal relationships, learn about the intricacies of government relations, become the voice for members with municipal Councils and help find solutions to industry issues as they arise. QHBA Board Opportunities The QHBA is always looking for members to contribute to the Board. Board nominations take place each fall ahead of the AGM. Members can nominate other members or self nominate, or they can contact the QHBA to have their name considered via the Nominations Committee. All nominated individuals will appear on the Proposed Slate of Directors which gets pre approved by the Board before being submitted to members. All nominations are voted upon at the AGM as per our By-Laws. The Board controls and manages the direction of the association and makes decisions related to strategy, budget and high level operations. The EO reports to the Board and the Board is collectively responsible for the performance and compensation decisions related to this important role. The Board meets once per month (on the second Tuesday of each month) and generally breaks for the summer months (July & August). Executive positions have slightly more in terms of time considerations as Executive meetings are held periodically (budget prep, advocacy work or special interest meetings). Being part of the QHBA Board is a fantastic learning experience and adds immense experience and opportunities related to professional development. It rewards you in personal and professional growth and allows you to have a direct impact on your industry. Contact us via phone at 613-970-2216 to learn more or email us outlining your experience and what you would like to be involved in at info@quintehomebuilders.com. Get involved. Be part of something that we build together. Fri, 2 Nov 2018 18:01:05 -0500 Full article 1_32available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com OHBA Applauds Province's Housing Supply Action Plan Toronto, May 2, 2019 – Home builders, land developers and renovators across the province applaud the Minister of Housing Hon. Steve Clark's Housing Supply Action Plan, released today, and are hopeful the visionary plan will remove barriers to providing more housing for the current and future residents of Ontario. "A healthy housing system exists when a city or region has the right mix of housing choice and supply. The province's Housing Supply Action Plan lays the groundwork for more homes to be built, which leads to more choice and affordability," said Joe Vaccaro, CEO of the Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA). Over the next 30 years, more than 4 million new homebelievers will call the province of Ontario home. They will need homes, business space and vibrant communities built in the cities and regions across the province. "The Housing Supply Action Plan announced by the provincial government today is a very comprehensive plan with legislative, regulatory and policy actions for numerous ministries. Here's what's important: this government wants to address barriers, reduce red tape and streamline the approvals process to create more housing choice and supply for homebelievers in Ontario," said Rick Martins, 2018/19 OHBA President, member of Waterloo Region, Brantford and Haldimand Norfolk Home Builders' Associations. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:01:00 -0500 Full article 1_30available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com View the latest Ontario CodeNews documents here: Wed, 5 Dec 2018 03:01:00 -0500 Full article 1_20available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com Welcome to our newest members: Frontier Developments Quinte Inc. John Brooks Company Ltd Russell Metals Wed, 1 Nov 2017 07:01:00 -0500 Full article 1_31available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com Smith touts new act in Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer Wed, 1 Nov 2017 07:01:00 -0500 Full article 1_29available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com The 2019 Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show Dates have been released! Join us on April 5-7 at the Quinte Sports @ Wellness Centre in Belleville! We have an even better show planned for you this year. Like us on Facebook to find out more or follow us on Twitter! Wed, 1 Nov 2017 07:01:00 -0500 Full article 1_27available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com Check out our latest Home & LIfestlye Show Promotion here! See the pics from this year's 2017 Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show here: https://www.facebook.com/QuinteHomeandLifestyleShow/ Dates for the 46th Annual Show are: Friday, April 7 - 12pm to 9 pm Saturday, April 8 - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, April 9 - 10 am to 4 pm. Fri, 9 Dec 2016 18:01:05 -0500 Full article 1_13available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com QHBA has a NEW phone number!! 613 970 2216 Please use the new number to reach QHBA. You might still need to leave a message. Fri, 9 Dec 2016 18:01:03 -0500 Full article 1_26available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com Take an AERIAL view of the 2014 Home and Lifestyle Show. Fri, 9 Dec 2016 18:01:03 -0500 Full article 1_7available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com Healthy Home Renovation Tax Rebate. We have thousands of brochures regarding the tax rebate. If you would like some, contact us and we will get some to you. Or click the following link for further information from the Government website: Information Link: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 18:01:03 -0500 Full article 1_17available at: www.quintehomebuilders.com CANADA, Please visit the following link to see a short video, that is all about Canada: http://35milliondirectors.com/ Mon, 3 Dec 2012 15:01:06 -0500