Welcome to the Community Housing Transformation Centre
The Community Housing Transformation Centre is a catalyst for the growth of community housing across Canada.
We provide grants, tools and services to support community housing stakeholders (non-profit housing organizations, housing co-ops, federations, associations, groups and governments) in their efforts to enact social change, ensure economic sustainability, and bolster growth and efficiency.
Find out about our services, programs and grants, browse our news and get involved in growing community housing in Canada.



2024-2028 Strategic plan
A new plan will guide the Centre’s work over the coming years

RentSmart
Empowering tenants and communities through education

Annual Report 2024-2025
Unite, strengthen, transform

Self-Assessment Tools
Run a health check on your organization using the Organizational Compass and the Green Compass. Fill out our free online self-assessment form to:
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Access an automatically generated action plan
- Consult the list of resources available to implement the plan

Resource Inventory
Access a list of resources selected by the Centre’s team to meet your organizational needs based on your areas of interest and location. Included are the following:
- Guides, reports and tools
- Activities and training
- Financing opportunities

Services & Special projects
- Energy efficiency coaching services
- Self-assessment tools
- Resource inventory
- Special projects
News

Events coming up this spring 2025
Here’s an overview of the upcoming events the Centre will be attending this spring. If you’re there too and would like to meet us to talk about your projects, don’t […]

The crossroads: Not a choice. A plan.
Homelessness is no longer on the margins. It’s in every city, town, and rural region. Tent encampments. Overflowing shelters. Waitlists that stretch endlessly. Many community housing organizations feel helpless, unsupported, […]

Honouring Indigenous leadership: An ongoing commitment towards transformation
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples from coast to coast to coast. At the […]

A pilot project to expand community housing in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island (PEI), known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now making strides with a pilot project aimed at expanding community housing. The province, in partnership […]

Canadians want to know more about community housing
A recent national survey conducted by Abacus Data for the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada reveals a powerful insight: Canadians are not only open to community housing, they want more […]

The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund update webinar
Are you working to improve housing conditions in Nunavut? The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund (NPF) is a grant program dedicated to supporting Nunavut community housing projects. Join us on Tuesday, May […]