On July 2, 2026, Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada confirmed that 71 households in Montreal continue to live in a hotel after being displaced by recent relocations. The families are receiving temporary accommodation while the city works toward securing permanent housing solutions.
The municipal government has turned to hotel rooms as an interim measure for families who have lost their homes. This approach allows the city to provide immediate shelter, but the number of households housed in this way has risen sharply, now standing at twice the level recorded in the previous year.
City officials explained that the increase reflects both a growing need for emergency housing and the limited availability of long‑term options. They emphasized that the hotel arrangement is intended as a short‑term fix while efforts to identify suitable permanent residences continue. The officials also noted that the city is coordinating with social service agencies to support the families during this transitional period.
The situation underscores the broader challenges Montreal faces in addressing housing instability. By maintaining the hotel shelters, the city aims to prevent families from becoming homeless on the streets, even as it seeks more sustainable solutions. The mayor and municipal leaders indicated that monitoring the situation closely will guide future actions, with the ultimate goal of reducing reliance on temporary hotel accommodations.
As the summer progresses, the 71 households remain in the hotel, awaiting the next steps in Montreal’s ongoing effort to provide stable, long‑term housing for its most vulnerable residents.