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Ontario Housing Co-ops: Energy-Efficient Growth
Enbridge Gas offers a program that will mean energy savings for Ontario housing co‑operatives (customers only) that are planning to add new units.
The Savings by Design Program is for new-construction projects, either low-rise or multi-family elevator buildings. The goal of the program is to
Is your co-op taking advantage of funding programs?
From new construction to sustainability upgrades, a housing co-op always has projects on its wish list.
Fortunately, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and other organizations offer funding programs that your co-op can use to turn those wish-list items into reality.
CMHC Seed
An Exciting Announcement for the Canadian Housing Co-op Movement
Last week marked the release of the 2022 federal budget and it contained great news for the housing co-operative movement in Canada.
The budget contains $1.5 billion in funding and loans dedicated to co-operative housing to help create 6,000 for a new generation of co-op homes across Canada.
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Easier Applications for CMHC’s Preservation Funding
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has made some changes to the Community Housing Preservation Fund that will make it easier for you to apply.
The Preservation Fund exists to help your co-op and other housing providers complete activities that support the preservation of your
Easy Ways to Make Your Co-op More Energy Efficient
Interested in improving energy efficiency in your co-op? Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) outlines the benefits: cost-effectiveness, comfortable, healthy living conditions and care for the environment. While Natural Resources is thinking about private housing, co-ops can use many of the tips on
Sample Action Plan Goals
CMHC Preservation Fund Information Sheet
Tip of the Month
Good Vacancy Loss
Some vacancy loss is by choice, because units are being refreshed for new members. So not a loss but an investment.