Pittsburgh District Supportive Housing

Today, we are sharing an update on the Operator and location of the Supportive Housing project in the Pittsburgh District. A brief overview is below and next steps are below, with and read on for more details

In the advancement of our Strategic Plan goal of supporting housing affordability, the City has purchased 407 Sheila Ct. to be used as supportive housing. The funding for supportive housing acquisitions initiative was approved by Council on Aug. 12, 2025, and Council approved submitting conditional offers for this property and one other at its meeting on Oct. 21, 2025. To protect the confidentiality of property owners, the address was not shared until the property was vacant and ready for renovations.

Tipi Moza is an urban First Nation, Metis and Inuit housing provider developed under the CMHC Urban Native Housing Program (post 1985). It was founded in 1989 by members of the Indigenous community, in response to the need for subsidized housing for First Nation, Metis and Inuit families. To secure operators for each site, the City issued a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) for operators that have demonstrated experience and expertise in operating supporting housing properties.

These supportive housing units are intended for individuals who have been staying in shelters for an extended period and are ready to transition to more stable housing but have been unable to do so due to a shortage of appropriate options. While these units are not designed for people with high needs who typically reside in encampments, they will help ease pressure on the shelter system by creating additional capacity without the need to add new shelter locations or beds.

The next steps for this project are property renovations and community engagement. Renovations will begin in the new year. Invitations to the near-neighbour meeting run by Tipi Moza at the beginning of February 2026 are being delivered to houses within a 150-metre radius of 407 Sheila Ct and shared on this Get Involved Kingston page. This community outreach by the operator will allow those living closest to 407 Sheila Ct to ask questions, learn about residents and understand the kinds of care and tenancy that will happen at the site.

Supportive housing plays a crucial role in the housing continuum, offering stable accommodations and essential support to individuals who fall between emergency shelter services and independently managed affordable housing. Kingston currently has more than 235 supportive housing units spread across 28 locations. Further information about supportive housing properties in Kingston can be found in Council Report 25-218 from Sept. 2, 2025.

Through meaningful engagement with Tipi Moza, this supportive housing project will become another success story in our community that promotes the comfort, safety, and dignity of all.

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The Pittsburgh District Supportive Housing Project Team