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A Closer Look at Action Plan Goals
Date
13 December 2022
CMHC’s Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) has introduced a new requirement—submitting an Action Plan every three years. Co-ops are using these Action Plans to set goals that will improve their own long-term operational practices while helping to strengthen the co-op housing sector.
After working
2023 Utility Allowances for Ontario
2023 Utility Allowances for PEI
2023 Utility Allowances for British Columbia
2023 Utility Allowances for Alberta
A Reminder About Building Condition Assessments
Date
18 May 2023
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
The Once and Future Sandy Hill Housing Co-operative
Date
4 December 2023
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
2024 Utility Charges for Rental Assistance Clients
CMHC
Q&A on Capital Replacement Plans and Asset Management Plans
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.