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
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, […]
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 […]
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
