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
Rent Registry – very promising developments
Since its launch in Quebec in May 2023, the Rental Registry created by Vivre en Ville, subsidized by the Centre, has received a very warm welcome. The tool, which helps […]
Rethinking housing from the perspective of gender, diversity, and intersectionality
Households headed by women and gender-diverse people face chronic housing problems. They’ve been caught in a persistent and vicious cycle for years, yet gender and intersectionality remain largely absent in […]
Revolutionizing universal accessibility: a campaign for change in Quebec
Universal accessibility in the field of housing is an issue that affects many people living with physical limitations. The figures speak for themselves: over 21% of the Quebec population aged […]
Modest but promising progress in housing for Black communities
The discrimination and housing challenges faced by Black communities are illustrated by both compelling personal stories and alarming statistical data. The systemic discrimination and racism of some landlords, real estate […]
Strengthening and diversifying leadership in community housing: a second year of the Indigenous Internship Program is underway!
Our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous talent is at the heart of our vision for a more equitable and empowered future. The Indigenous Internship Program is designed to […]
The application process for the Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund is now opened!
The Nunalingni Piruqpaalirut Fund (NPF), also known as the Growth in our Land Fund, offers financial support to the community housing sector in Nunavut. Established in collaboration with the Nunavut […]
Awarded projects
New models sought for treating, housing women with addiction issues
Activist experience to aid tenant involvement in huge B.C. suburb
Training tomorrow’s leaders today!
Community project will empower P.E.I.’s Indigenous tenants