Housing starts in 2026 continue to lag 2025. From January to May this year, 2,989 housing units were started, compared to 3,789 in the same period last year. The total number of units under construction in Ottawa, though, continues at essentially the same levels as each of the previous three years.
Of the units started in May, 143 were singles, 12 were semis, 126 were rows and 183 were apartments. Of the units currently under construction, 889 are singles, 207 are semis, 1,379 are rows and 13,256 are apartments.
While starts are down, completions compared to 2025 remain higher. From January to May this year, 3,145 units have been completed compared to 2,350 over the same period last year.
Of the 586 units completed in May, 77 were singles, 6 were semis, 63 were rows and 420 were apartments.
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