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

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 […]

Reclaiming affordability: A blueprint for community-led housing solutions
Like many Canadian cities, Hamilton is grappling with a growing housing affordability crisis, driven by a combination of rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and increasing demand for housing. The city […]

Unlocking growth in community housing: A new vision for the future
As someone deeply rooted in Canada’s community housing sector, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing its incredible potential to address some of our most pressing challenges. Over the years, I’ve […]

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 […]

Best wishes and resolutions for 2025
On behalf of the entire Centre team, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for the New Year. In 2025, we will continue our efforts to strengthen and transform […]

Innovative solutions for housing in Atlantic Canada: exploring new financing models
The community housing sector in Atlantic Canada faces persistent challenges that demand innovative, scalable solutions. A new initiative, supported by the Centre, in partnership with Davis Pier and in collaboration […]