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
Towards Reconciliation or Revolution: Meet Margaret Pfoh
Margaret Pfoh, chief executive officer at AHMA and member of the Centre’s Board of Directors.
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Service and Indigenous Housing
Indigenous housing: Urgent Need for Systemic Changes Leilani Farha, UN Former rapporteur on adequate housing, called the 2019 UN rapport on Indigenous Housing an important “wake-up call” demanding immediate action […]
Downtown Eastside Vancouver: SRO Collaborative Society
An Eviction Away from Homelessness – How to Empower Vulnerable Tenants through Democratic Practices Vancouver’s Single Occupancy Hotel rental rooms offer affordable rental housing for tenants in small 10×10 feet […]
Important Sector Event: CHF-Canada’s Virtual General Assembly
More than 600 co-op members and supporters participated in CHF Canada’s first-ever virtual AGM on Saturday, June 13. During that meeting, participants voted in regard to Canada’s co-op housing movement. […]
The Community Housing Sector during COVID Remains Resilient
Many individuals have found an affordable and safe home within the community housing sector; a place where their needs are met and respected. This remains true in the light of […]
Nova Scotia: Collaborative Efforts in the Community Housing Sector
Written by Jennifer Hille Since its launch in 2019, the Community Housing Transformation Centre has worked closely with local organizations and experts across Canada to best answer the diverse needs […]