North Bay, ON – Jan. 9, 2026 – North Bay experienced a banner year for housing construction in 2025.
The construction of new dwelling units last year totaled 242 units – more than double the 2024 total and surpassing levels seen during the COVID-era building boom. This includes 41 single-family dwellings, 56 additional dwelling units, 26 semi-detached units, and 119 multi-residential units.
Residential construction accounted for $49,933,618 of the total construction values for 2025, which reached $147,524,550, up from $81,661,282 in 2024, reflecting a significant increase in investment across the City.
The institutional sector accounted for the largest share, totaling $74,840,780. This includes the new Community and Recreation Centre, as well as 60 new affordable housing units for seniors at the former site of JW Trusler School on Cartier Street.
“These numbers demonstrate the City’s ongoing role in facilitating housing development through policies and programs outlined in our Housing Action Plan, including incentives, planning tools, and partnerships,” said Mayor Peter Chirico. “By supporting projects like Cartier Street and encouraging diverse residential growth, we are helping create new housing opportunities throughout the community.”
The Cartier Street project is supported by the City’s Growth Community Improvement Plan though funding from the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund and is in partnership with the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board.
“The City is putting provincial and federal housing funding to work across the community, and by working with developers and partners, our goal is to continue to meet and exceed housing targets and maintain momentum across the community,” said Coun. Justine Mallah, Chair of Community Services.
Commercial and industrial construction contributed $14,217,844 and $7,780,063, respectively, up from $10,615,598 and $4,699,500 in 2024, reflecting continued investment across key sectors.
Early indicators suggest 2026 will continue this strong momentum, with the City committed to continued support of development that benefits residents, businesses, and the broader community.
“We wouldn’t be seeing this level of construction activity without the commitment and investment of the developers and partners making these projects possible,” added Mayor Chirico.