Housing Needs Assessment Tool 2016
Understanding how communities evolve
A key component of understanding your community is observing how it changes. The below housing need data is from the 2016 census, and can be used to evaluate the ways your community has changed between 2016 and 2021. We aim to have a smoother comparison tool in time, and always welcome feedback on users of the tools. If you are looking for the most recent data on your community, click below.
View 2021 HNA ToolFor information on a specific geography, begin typing the desired name in the Select Census Geography box, and select from the options listed. The map will update with your chosen geography in green. For information on a specific geography, begin typing the desired name in the Select Census Geography box, and select from the options listed. Accents may be required to bring up the desired community name. The map will update with your chosen geography in green.
You can also click on the map to select a province or territory (P/T). Data for the P/T will be displayed. The map will update with all CDs in the P/T. Clicking on a CD will update the data below, and the map will update to show all CSDs within the CD. Finally, clicking on a CSD will update all of the data below.
Census geographies can be selected using the map above, or through the search bar. Use the above tabs to view tables and graphs related to Core Housing Need and Household Projections.
Please note that all census data is subject to random rounding and suppression for individual’s privacy purposes. If you are selecting a community with less than 2,000 households, the results will be more significantly impacted by these practices and some graphics below may not be available. HART’s household projections are based on previous trends and should be considered alongside other sources of information. This method does not account for historically-high migration and a changing housing policy landscape after 2021. More information can be found in the methods document here and through Census Canada.
This dashboard was created in collaboration with Licker Geospatial, who can be reached for further questions regarding dashboard functionality and design.
Our projections tab is currently undergoing some maintenance. If you or your community is in need of projections for a Housing Needs Assessment, we've been funded by CMHC to provide free in-depth, custom housing needs reports in service of funding proposals and requirements. Get in touch to learn more.