The Town of Saugeen Shores is advancing its commitment to addressing local housing needs as it prepares to launch new Ready-to-Build Housing Designs which were received by Council on June 16. The initiative is designed to streamline residential construction, increase housing options, and support affordability across the community. 

"The Ready-to-Build Housing Designs demonstrate the Town's commitment to providing practical and affordable housing solutions," said Mayor Luke Charbonneau. "By offering free designs that are already compliant with local regulations, the initiative makes it cheaper and easier to build good-looking, low-cost homes in Saugeen Shores." 

The initiative includes six pre-approved building designs: three (plus an accessible option) Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and three low-rise options, including a duplex, triplex, and fourplex model. Developed by Invizij Architects and Tim Welch Consulting, the designs are tailored to complement the unique charm and character of Saugeen Shores' neighbourhoods. 

The housing design catalogue and details will soon be available on the Town of Saugeen Shores website. 

The initiative is funded through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) and Bruce Power's SEED Funding program. It is one of eight strategic initiatives under the Town's broader HAF plan to accelerate the delivery of diverse and attainable housing. These long-term strategies aim to support housing development in Saugeen Shores, both now and in the years to come. Learn more about these initiatives in the 2025 Saugeen Shores Business Plan (page 62).