'Worst is in Oak Bay': Advocacy group ranks municipalities by housing starts per estimated need in Greater Victoria
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On Monday morning, Conan O’Dell’s search continued for a place that he and his family can rent to call home.
"Right now, we’re very hopeful about a couple of places," said O’Dell.
The family's search began in September when they were told by their landlord that he was moving in. So far, they've had no luck finding a place.
"It’s been incredibly draining," said O’Dell. "It’s the most stressful period of my life without a doubt."
The Capital Regional District is facing what some are calling a housing crisis. Low supply means rents have increased – that is, if you can even find a place.
According to new census data, it could get worse, says a local advocacy group.
"Overall, the population on southern Vancouver Island is expanding and the island as a whole is expanding," said Philip MacKellar from Homes For Living.
The recent census data comes as no surprise to Homes For Living, a local housing advocacy group which studies the CRD’s housing shortage.
The group has crunched the latest numbers and compared the number of homes built in each municipality to the estimated annual need in those communities.
