Housing Needs Assessment Tool
Housing data that actually makes sense.
HART’s Housing Needs Assessment
A free, online tool that measures housing need and affordable shelter costs by household income, household size, and priority populations. Our Tool allows governments to set effective housing targets that will lift Canadians out of chronic housing need and homelessness.
Looking for different metrics? Our Federal Housing Needs Assessment Template features a range of other data, including headship rates, housing stock types, and proximity to transit. View the Federal HNA Template.
Want to understand how we made it?
View our hna methodologyView the tool’s code on githubsee raw data on the DataverseRead our guide to 2021 dataView 2016 dataPlease note we’re working on getting the HNA tool translated. If you need any of our data in French, please get in touch.
For 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.
Technical note: Some users have reported that government-issued computers have firewalls that are preventing the display of the HNA. We have found a solution for this, but if it affects you, please contact us. In the meantime, personal devices should be able to use the Tool without trouble.
Dig deeper with our e-learning
HART has developed a full e-learning course for housing advocates, government staff, and the public. It's a free, easy, and asynchronous way for you to learn more about the HART Tools and how they can be used in your community.
HART e-learning courseLearn more about the Housing Needs Assessment Tool in our Microlearning (en français ici):