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The co-op housing sector, which includes the Agency, has created many resources on building condition assessments and why your co-op needs one.

The building condition assessment (BCA) and reserve-fund study (RFS) are two separate reports, but they work together. Sometimes when people ask about a

There’s good news for co-ops who are looking to move forward on their path to sustainability and better energy efficiency.

CMHC recently launched the Canada Greener Affordable Housing Program, which has two streams of funding available to help co-ops and other community housing providers.

The

As housing co-ops age, it’s no surprise that buildings wear down, wear out and need repairs and replacements. 

But knowing what to replace, and when, isn’t always easy.

Your co-op will make better decisions if you use some (or all!) of the host of different reports and assessments available to

No argument—2020 has been a tough year for everyone. However, some of us have used the time to assess and reflect on our future. For you, this could mean continuing with your studies or going back to school after taking a break. If this possibility interests you, 2021 brings good news, provided you

Special one-time rental assistance is now available to housing co-operatives and non-profit housing providers whose operating agreements ended before April 1, 2016.

Just as the name says, temporary rental assistance is not long term, but it does mean—for up to a year—more money in the pocket of any

Nowadays, co-op members tend to stay in their homes for decades. Some even claim, “I’m only leaving feet first!”

As a stable membership has many benefits, every co-op should now be thinking about the special needs of their aging members. While the passage of time affects everyone, some are hit harder

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The Green Kickstarter Fund (GKF) provides grants to help launch sustainable, energy-efficient initiatives that create a lasting environmental impact.

The grants under the Green Kickstarter Fund are exclusively available to non-profits. Funding will vary by project based on conditions