Engage with us!

Community input is essential to this project! Share your thoughts to help shape the future of housing in the County of Brant.


For your convenience

  • Complete the online survey. Survey closes Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
  • Prefer a printed survey? Stop by the main County of Brant Customer Service locations to pick up a copy until Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30 pm.
  • You can also complete the survey over the phone by calling 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268) or 1.855.44BRANT (1.855.442.7268).
  • Have a question or comment about the Housing Needs Assessment? Let us know.


Attend a Public Meeting

The public meeting will present preliminary zoning changes and information to support four residential units as of right in Paris and St. George. These zoning changes are an early step in expanding housing options for residents of the County of Brant.

  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  • 6:00 pm
  • County of Brant Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris


The meeting can also be viewed on the County of Brant YouTube Channel at brant.ca/Live

Meeting Details

The County of Brant is considering changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 61-16 in response to the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). This federal funding supports expansions and improvements to water, wastewater, stormwater, and waste systems to help communities grow responsibly. To become eligible for CHIF, the County must commit to four residential units as-of-right per lot in low-density residential areas with municipal servicing.

What changes are being considered?

The County is looking at updating rules for backyard buildings, basement apartments, and other extra housing units to provide more flexible housing options while maintaining gentle densities and responsible growth.

Can't attend the meeting but want to share your feedback?



Level of Engagement

For more information, please read the County of Brant's Community Engagement Framework.


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This project is now complete. A final update has been posted in the news feed and final documents have been posted to the page. Thank you for your participation!