Following provincial direction, the City of Toronto is beginning the process of implementing new zoning changes that can increase building heights and the amount of housing that can be developed near 120 transit areas including TTC, GO and LRT stations.
In August 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved new planning policies to increase permitted housing around 25 Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and 95 Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) across Toronto. The City is now working to update its zoning to match the new policies.
The zoning changes will be rolled out in parts of Toronto that are within approximately a 10-minute walk radius (500–800 metres) of the MTSAs and PMTSAs. These new permissions can unlock more housing, support business growth, generate jobs and neighbourhood services and create complete communities.
Public engagement sessions
As part of this work, the City is inviting residents to learn more about the provincial decision and the proposed zoning changes to implement that decision, and to ask questions and provide feedback.
City staff will host six virtual and in-person public engagement sessions starting from Wednesday, January 21 to Thursday, February 12. Attendees can hear about and share their thoughts on:
design elements for future development such as building height and massing;
implementation approaches for increased densities while supporting the City’s objectives for building design, public space, and sustainability; and
detailed boundaries where MTSA and PMTSA zoning standards apply.
Through this process, City staff will take steps to help ensure the zoning for new housing fits into existing neighbourhoods while paving the way for accessible homes that meet the needs of Torontonians.
More information on the new zoning permissions and engagement sessions can be found on the City’s website: toronto.ca/StationAreaZoning.
Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City's website or follow us on X, Instagram or Facebook.