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
Impact of tariffs on housing: Upcoming shock and solutions
The newly imposed tariffs risk triggering job losses, reducing purchasing power, and slowing down construction. With rising inflation and stagnant wages, more and more Canadians will struggle with housing affordability, […]
Mentorship: Bring your skills and knowledge of the community housing sector to the next level!
The Housing Professionals Mentorship Program (HPMP), run by the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) is accepting applications until November 30th for its 2022-2023 cohort. This is a unique opportunity […]
Watch: Community Housing Growth Fund launches in Nova Scotia
There’s a new tool to help Nova Scotia’s non-profit and co-operative housing sector to grow larger and stronger. The Community Housing Growth Fund (CHGF), funded by the Government of Nova […]
Auditor General of Canada’s National Housing Strategy Report Misses Target
The federal government’s National Housing Strategy (NHS) has been underway now for five years. Recently, it was the subject of a critical report by Canada’s Auditor General, Karen Hogan, which […]
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Awarded projects
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2024-2028 Strategic plan
A new plan will guide the Centre’s work over the coming years
Annual report 2024-2025
Building a foundation for vibrant and thriving communities
