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.

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News

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Centre News, Inclusion

How land can be leveraged for community benefits – Black-led CLTs in Canada

For many Canadians, the housing system has served as a pathway to building generational wealth and ensuring financial security in retirement. However, in a housing market driven by speculation and […]

Centre News, Growth, Inclusion

145 years of history, ready for renewal

For a 145-year-old organization, it takes courage and a little humility to begin a process of profound self-examination. Accueil Bonneau, an iconic Québec organization in the fight against homelessness, has taken this path to aid in achieving its ultimate goal: ending chronic homelessness in Montréal.

Inclusion

Turning the tide on inclusive housing in Québec City

For people with disabilities, “accessibility” means much more than a ramp or an elevator. From countertops to bathroom doors, most lodging fails to take their needs into consideration and finding affordable, adapted housing is the biggest barrier of them all. One Québec City group is working to tear down that...

Growth

Ottawa budgets $118M to support 18,000 low-income households

Phase 2 of the Federal Community Housing Initiative expands eligibility and commits $118.2 million towards rental assistance for low-income households and for community-housing providers.