A catalyst for the growth of community housing in Canada
The Centre provides funding, services and tools to support the preservation and growth of the community housing sector. It aims to unite the sector around a 20% housing market share by leveraging its strengths.
Services
Make the most of our services to strengthen your organizational and management capacity, expand your knowledge, and advance your career in the sector.
Funding
Find the right financial support for your project through national, provincial, and territorial funds administered by the Centre.
Resources
Access hundreds of resources on community housing issues, curated for you by the Centre.
My Centre Portal
Create and access your My Centre account to submit applications and benefit from exclusive tools.
RentSmart
This program equips educators to teach the skills required to build healthy, lasting rental relationships between tenants and landlords.
Will you help us amplify our impact by sharing your real world experience?
We’re inviting you to take part in an initiative to reflect on your projects: what went well, what was challenging, and what you have learned. We’d like you to share as many short stories as you can about your experience with a Centre-funded project, whether as a lead, a partner, or a participant.
News
2025–2026 Year in review: Building the future of community housing
On June 18th, the Centre held its annual general meeting, where the 2025–2026 Annual Report was presented. The 2025–2026 year marked a significant turning point for community housing in Canada. […]
Gaining Ground in Halifax: Reflections from the Community Land Trust Summit
This fall, I had the privilege of attending my first Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts Summit. The gathering, held in Halifax, felt like a sector coming into its own. […]
Housing as a national strategic asset: What the 2025 federal Budget reveals
Budget 2025 marks a turning point in how the federal government approaches housing. Under the new Build Canada Homes (BCH) banner, Ottawa now places housing on par with infrastructure, defence, […]
Women leading lasting housing change
Across Canada, women-led and community-based organizations are shaping a more resilient future for community housing by creating solutions that are inclusive, equitable, and grounded in local leadership. From British Columbia […]
Upcoming webinars
Awarded projects
Discover our list of community housing projects that have come to life.
2024-2028 Strategic plan
A new plan will guide the Centre’s work over the coming years
Annual report 2025-2026
National infrastructure to transform the sector
