Montreal housing crisis sees lowest vacancy rate in 15 years
Posted June 28, 2020 12:15 pm.
MONTREAL (CITYNEWS) – As thousands of Quebecers prepare to move in the coming days, Montreal-based social housing advocacy group FRAPRU is sounding the alarm.
The organization says the city has a serious housing shortage, reflected in the lowest vacancy rate in the past 15 years.
The pandemic – and the economic crisis associated with it – have only made things far worse.
FRAPRU says hundreds of families are still searching for a home as their lease comes to an end July 1.
The City of Montreal is urging those having difficulty finding a place to call 311 so temporary lodging can be arranged for them.
