Getting ready to apply for the co-op housing development program 

This blog post, published by Cooperatives First, explores the new Co-op Housing Development Program (CHDP) launched by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). With a $1.5 billion investment, the program aims to expand co-op housing across Canada. The post offers guidance for future co-op founders on applying for funding while emphasizing the program’s key priorities: affordability, energy efficiency, and accessibility. It also provides details on application periods, which remain open until 2028.
Author: Kyle White
Topics include: co-op housing, Canadian housing strategy, and federal funding opportunities.