Affordable rental housing data for Canada’s decision-makers
The LEMR Housing Monitor demonstrates how the “low-end” of the affordable rental housing stock is changing across Canada. Using data to uncover key trends impacting housing affordability, we’re equipping decision-makers with the best information to make data-driven decisions and address gaps in our understanding of rental housing trends.
Data Stories
An overview of Canada’s affordable rental stock
22 Feb 2024 – The Low End of Market Rental (LEMR) Housing Monitor defines affordability in the rental market based on the city where the housing is located, and on the median incomes and size of renter families. As a result, the LEMR Housing…
Trends in eviction proceeding records in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Halifax
20 Feb 2024 – Records relevant to eviction proceedings were obtained via Freedom of Information requests for the LEMR Housing Monitor in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Halifax. Here we present several trends in these filings, and details on how institutions vary in the…
Case study: Affordability of rental housing in Spryfield, Halifax
20 Feb 2024 – The community of Spryfield, Halifax has one of the greatest proportions of affordable 1-person household market units, yet it also experienced some of the greatest loss of affordable market units between 2016 and 2021.
Definitions Matter
Defining our data terms ensures that our collaborators share a common understanding of the information presented by the LEMR Housing Monitor. Understanding how terms are defined, where the data comes from, and the timeframe covered is crucial to accurately interpret the data and develop evidence-based decisions.
