A study links stricter municipal land-use regulations in Canada to slower housing supply growth and higher prices. A 10% increase in restrictions correlates with a 14% rise in house prices. Cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria have higher regulation scores and unaffordability, while approval rates for rezoning are lower in these markets. Longer approval times and community opposition also hinder housing growth. Reforms like upzoning aim to improve affordability, but local resistance persists.
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