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
Rethinking how we live: Cohousing in rural Quebec
Rural communities in Quebec are facing growing challenges such as social isolation, a shortage of affordable housing and an aging population. In response, new forms of housing are emerging as […]
Webinar Replay – Preserving communities, empowering futures: Insights from New Roots CLT’s work in Halifax
The Centre recently hosted the webinar Preserving and Strengthening Communities: The Experience of New Roots in Halifax, with New Roots CLT and their partner Happy Cities, as part of the […]
Regional Energy Coaches: a lever for reducing costs and improving sustainability
Regional Energy Coaches (REC) support community housing providers in improving the sustainability of their buildings and reducing energy costs. The RECs are present in every region of the country, offering […]
Building a bold future for community housing: Innovation, equity, and sustainability
The community housing sector stands at a crossroads. With pressing housing shortages and a growing population, the need for innovation has never been greater. But this isn’t a challenge to […]
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 2024-2025
Building a foundation for vibrant and thriving communities
