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2023 Utility Allowances for PEI
2023 Utility Allowances for British Columbia
2023 Utility Allowances for Alberta
A Reminder About Building Condition Assessments
As your buildings age over time, it’s important to know what will need to be fixed and when. Not to mention how much it will cost.
That’s where a building condition assessment (BCA) report comes in.
What is a Building Condition Assessment?
A BCA is a report prepared by a qualified consultant who
2021 Utility Allowances
CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2021 utility allowances.
A Regional Energy Coach: CHF Canada’s Brave New Idea
Introducing Irfaan Hasham, CHF Canada’s new Regional Energy Coach (REC)!
Many of CHF Canada’s member co-ops are looking to improve their energy efficiency. Now there’s expert help available. Irfaan can recommend building work that will help you save money on energy. He can also guide you towards a
Action Plan: Planning to Act! - Updated from 18 October 2021
“Failing to plan means planning to fail.” We’ve all heard someone say that. Planning is hard, important work, but it’s just got easier owing to some help from the Agency.
Timing
CMHC’s Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) requires co-ops to complete an Action Plan covering their next three years
Regional Energy Coaches Pilot Program
The Once and Future Sandy Hill Housing Co-operative
Treasurer Glenn Grignon of Sandy Hill Housing Co-op says the writing is on the wall.
Unlike most Ontario co-ops, which own their own land and buildings, this co-operative was developed on land leased from the University of Ottawa—and all leases have termination dates.
Although Glenn expects the
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.