Brockville sets new housing affordability limits, but most new homes still exceed these prices, raising concerns about actual availability.

Brockville’s provincial affordability thresholds, effective August 1, 2025, define affordable housing as single detached homes under $432,000, semi-detached homes under $333,000, townhouses or row homes under $360,000, and condos under $324,000. Developers building below these prices can qualify for development charge exemptions by signing a 25-year affordability agreement with the city, which can be terminated early by paying full charges. Rental affordability limits from a prior bulletin—$903 for a bachelor, $1,009 for a one-bedroom, $1,229 for a two-bedroom, and $1,153 for a three-bedroom—remain in effect until May 31, 2025, and were not updated. Despite these measures, most new homes in Brockville sell for $600,000 or more, prompting concerns about the real-world availability of affordable housing.