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
Housing School
Empowering the sector with knowledge and tools
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
Impact of tariffs on housing: Upcoming shock and solutions
The newly imposed tariffs risk triggering job losses, reducing purchasing power, and slowing down construction. With rising inflation and stagnant wages, more and more Canadians will struggle with housing affordability, […]
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 […]
Meet the Centre’s program managers, a dedicated team driving impact across Canada
From coast to coast to coast, the Centre’s program managers are at the heart of our work, supporting community housing initiatives through funding, partnerships, and strategic guidance. With diverse expertise […]
From shelter to housing: Evangel Hall Mission’s vision
For over a century, Evangel Hall Mission (EHM) has been a beacon of hope and support for Toronto’s most vulnerable residents. Rooted in a commitment to social justice, EHM has […]
Webinar: Securing land, strengthening communities: the New Roots CLT experience in Halifax
The Resource Inventory of the Community Housing Transformation Centre is offering its first knowledge-sharing webinar. Find out how the community land trust (CLT) model has enabled New Roots Community Land […]
Black communities at the heart of housing renewal
Black communities are at the heart of equitable housing transformation in Canada, driving efforts to create fair and inclusive living spaces. Yet, they continue to face structural challenges, including inaccessibility […]
Awarded projects
LIFT: A replicable solution for inclusive and sustainable community housing
A housing action plan for Fort Good Hope
Tenants’ association in the Northwest Territories to support tenants and protect housing
Effective solutions for community housing needs in Wagmatcook First Nation