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Update for Post-1991 ILM Co-ops in BC and Alberta
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
Celebrating the First Year of the Rental Assistance Calculator
The Agency celebrated the first anniversary of the launch of the Online Calculator for the Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) earlier this year
Last year, we completed the onboarding of all housing co-ops in the program. We can’t give enough thanks to the co-op managers, property management staff and
Rental Assistance Program Tips and Tricks - Edition Number 1 2025
More Co-ops to Join the Rental Assistance Program
On 13 January, the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Ahmed Hussen, announced $118.2 million in funding for co-ops through the Federal Community Housing Initiative (FCHI).
This new funding is for co-ops located in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and PEI whose CMHC operating agreement
Rental Assistance Program Online Training Sessions
Are you a Rental Assistance Program administrator or new to the program?
If so, you might be interested in one of our upcoming online training sessions that will provide a general overview of the program and a more in-depth review beyond the FCHI-2 Guide.
After the presentation, there will also
Action Plan and Self-Assessment Online Tools – Your Annual Planning Soon to be Easier
Every co-op in the Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) will need to complete an Action Plan covering the next three years. The Agency has some good news about that.
First, we’re announcing the launch of our online Self Assessment and Action Plan tools, which will help with your planning. By the end
ILM Co-ops and the Rental Assistance Program: What You Need to Know
Index-Linked-Mortgage (ILM) housing co-operatives are eligible to join the Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) as soon as their first mortgage has been repaid and federal assistance for operating expenses ends.
Something to be aware of is that in certain situations ILM cooperatives may receive two
Tip of the Month
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.