Summary of Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) Obligations
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CMHC Rent Supplement Program
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Rent Supplement Program Objectives
- To help households in need by setting a limit on the percentage of their incomes used to pay rent in Ontario and Prince Edward Island. The program funds the difference between the occupancy charge and the geared-to
Payments to CMHC
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Co-Investment Fund will Help Modernize Existing Stock and Fund More Housing
Date
17 July 2018
This spring, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) launched the National Housing Co-Investment Fund as part of the federal government’s National Housing Strategy. The Fund supports the creation or repair of affordable homes across the country. The goals of the program are
- create 60,000
New S61 Mortgage Prepayment Deadlines
Date
20 December 2018
For a limited time, S61 co-ops can apply to pay out their high-interest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) mortgages without penalty. To do so, they will have to qualify for a loan from the private market where they will enjoy the benefit of lower interest rates. (Loan applicants will be
National Housing Co-Investment Fund Criteria
Date
8 February 2019
In July 2018, we reported on CMHC’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund as an opportunity for Agency clients. Interest in this loan and grant program is growing; to date Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has received in excess of 200 applications since April. In response to feedback
CMHC’s Federal Community Housing Initiative survey
Date
14 November 2018
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) invites all federally-administered housing providers to complete a survey which will help inform the development of options for the Federal Community Housing Initiative (FCHI) Phase 2 that will be implemented starting April 1, 2020. Federally
Update for Post-1991 ILM Co-ops in BC and Alberta
Date
14 March 2024
We are happy to share the news that CMHC has changed its position on surcharges for post-1991 ILM Co-ops in British Columbia and Alberta.
CMHC previously decided that co-ops in the program must continue to collect a surcharge if they have an operating agreement, even though their ILM mortgage has
Q&A on the End of the ILM CMHC Operating Agreement - Alberta / British Columbia
Agency for Co-operative Housing
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Capital Reserve Balance
61% of Agency clients hold a capital reserve balance of at least $6,000 per unit. By almost doubling the amount from 2007, co-ops are nearly twice as ready to meet their future needs.