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
The crossroads: Not a choice. A plan.
Homelessness is no longer on the margins. It’s in every city, town, and rural region. Tent encampments. Overflowing shelters. Waitlists that stretch endlessly. Many community housing organizations feel helpless, unsupported, […]
Reclaiming affordability: A blueprint for community-led housing solutions
Like many Canadian cities, Hamilton is grappling with a growing housing affordability crisis, driven by a combination of rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and increasing demand for housing. The city […]
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 […]
Events coming up this spring 2025
Here’s an overview of the upcoming events the Centre will be attending this spring. If you’re there too and would like to meet us to talk about your projects, don’t […]
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
