In accordance with guidelines set out under the Housing Services Act (2011), the County of Dufferin has created this 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan to be implemented in 2014. Long term planning is required In order to improve access to housing that is suitable and affordable for all residents in Dufferin County; planning that addresses what is available and what will be required in terms of Social Housing projects.

Located northwest of Toronto Dufferin is a largely rural population of 56,881 that grew steadily over the last census period. The three main urban centres within the County are Orangeville, Shelburne and Grand Valley, where all existing Social Housing projects are currently located. The County seeks to build upon its supply of affordable housing to both improve the quality of life for low-income households and to take advantage of the positive impacts of social and economic development, which increased housing supply would provide.