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2020 Utility Allowances
CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2020 utility allowances.
Reporting and Supporting: The Rent Supplement Program
In 2017, the Agency took on the responsibility of managing Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s Rent Supplement Program. A few months later, we launched our brand new On-line Rent Supplement Claims System (RS System), ending the use of outdated paper forms. Almost two years in, we are
Update: Federal Community Housing Initiative
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been working closely with key housing associations over the summer to finalize details for Phase 2 of the Federal Community Housing Initiative (FCHI). This new rental assistance program for community housing providers reaching the end of their
Overview of Rental Assistance (FCHI-2) for S95 co-ops
Community Development and Education Plan
Winning with the Rapid Housing Initiative
COVID-19 has exposed the desperate need for more affordable housing. As part of the National Housing Strategy (NHS), CMHC has developed an extra funding model to speed up the delivery of affordable housing units in the teeth of the pandemic. Called the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), it provides
Ten Years of On-Time Filing
We’ve seen great strides made over the years in the number of Agency clients that send us their annual filings on time. Recently, we recognized thirty-six co-ops—about seven per cent of our clients—for 10 years of on-time filing. Like all of our clients, these co-ops have their auditor file an
2019 Utility Allowances for BC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has provided the Agency with the 2019 utility allowances for BC.
2019 Utility Allowances for Prince Edward Island
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has provided the Agency with the 2019 utility allowances for Prince Edward Island.
Tip of the Month
Vacancy Loss
The number of Agency clients reporting vacancy losses of more than $250 per unit per year has fallen 50% since 2007. While vacancy rates are local, these numbers show good management.