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
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2024!
It is that time of year again when we prepare for the holiday season. As we picture the tables that we’ll gather at by the fireplaces in our homes, we […]
The vital role of housing in rebuilding women’s lives: progress in British Columbia
Major barriers prevent abused women from accessing housing after experiencing trauma. The invisible nature of homelessness, often underestimated in women, affects many victims of violence, especially those with children. Structural […]
Funding dedicated to Black-led organizations available through the Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund
The Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund has received new funding to accelerate the growth of Black-led community housing organizations. In its announcement last November, on the first anniversary of […]
CHRA study: Canada can increase its GDP by billions by investing in community housing
The imperative of community housing goes beyond its contribution to the social safety net and proves to be an economic necessity, according to a study on the impact of community […]
CHGF one year anniversary: Extending a big, heartfelt THANK YOU to all those who joined us
It’s been a whole year since the Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF) has been supporting community housing providers in the province – and we hosted an anniversary event […]
Community Housing Growth Fund: Strengthening sector capacity, promoting transformation and growth
The Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF) is a funding model originally developed for Nova Scotia in collaboration with the provincial government. It is a small revolution for the province, with […]
Awarded projects
Parkdale tenants battle to keep apartment towers affordable
Real-Life Rental Guide for Empowering Inclusion in Affordable Housing
Boosting diversity and participation the goal of Ottawa Citizens Corp
Safe at Home Society RHI Application Seed Funding