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
Unlocking growth in community housing: A new vision for the future
As someone deeply rooted in Canada’s community housing sector, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing its incredible potential to address some of our most pressing challenges. Over the years, I’ve […]
Best wishes and resolutions for 2025
On behalf of the entire Centre team, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for the New Year. In 2025, we will continue our efforts to strengthen and transform […]
Innovative solutions for housing in Atlantic Canada: exploring new financing models
The community housing sector in Atlantic Canada faces persistent challenges that demand innovative, scalable solutions. A new initiative, supported by the Centre, in partnership with Davis Pier and in collaboration […]
Wishing you a happy holiday season
Dear colleagues and partners, As the year draws to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and hard work. Together, we have made significant strides […]
Events coming up this winter
Here’s an overview of the upcoming events the Centre will be attending this winter. If you’re there too and would like to meet us to talk about your projects, don’t […]
Transforming community housing in Nunavut: the impact of strategic funding
Housing challenges in Nunavut have long underscored the need for innovative and community-centric solutions. The Northern Housing Report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), published in early 2024, […]
Awarded projects
Housing by and for Francophone seniors in predominantly anglophone communities
Securing social housing in Alberta through the provincial’s devolution of assets policy
Green initiatives to enhance community-based housing for adults living with mental illness in New Brunswick
Mergers and stakeholders’ engagement for a more resilient co-op sector