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Agency for Co-operative Housing
Making Sense of Your Dollars and Cents
Date
25 August 2025
When the Agency for Co-operative Housing was established in 2005, our mission was clear: help federally funded housing co-ops improve their operations.
And, as for most businesses, dollars and cents play a big role in that.
We needed a way to help co-op members better understand their co-op’s
2024 Housing Co-op Performance Data Paints a Picture of a Strong Sector
Date
28 August 2025
Two decades into the Agency’s oversight of federally administered housing co-ops, we’re proud to say that many are doing better than ever.
Our 2024 Biannual Portfolio Performance Review shows housing co-ops that are well-managed, financially stable and more resilient.
And, even better, we are seeing
Our Governance
Our board and committees
The Agency’s Board of Directors sees to the fulfilment of the Agency’s mandate and the terms of its contract with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Directors are recruited from the major geographic regions where the Agency has clients. Appointed by the board of
2023 Utility Charges for Rental Assistance Clients
CMHC
Financial Viability Resources
Access tools and guides to help your organization stay financially resilient and sustainable. These resources support planning, budgeting, and decision-making to strengthen long-term viability.
Housing Co-ops Facing Uneven Property Tax Trends Across Provinces
Date
11 November 2025
Over the past several years, property owners across Canada have seen steadily increasing property taxes, and housing co-ops are no exception.
With inflation and COVID 19 aftereffects squeezing municipal budgets, we wondered how these increases have played out in the property taxes reported by our
Co-operators Helping Co-operators
Date
3 December 2025
As the Agency for Co-operative Housing marks its 20th anniversary this year, we’ve been reflecting on what makes us unique. At heart, we’ve never seen ourselves as just a service provider for government. Instead, we’re a community built by people who know co‑operative housing inside and out, and who
Agency Report Card 2024: Excellence in Client Service
Date
15 December 2025
The Agency’s 2024 Report Card highlights our achievements in meeting our client service standards, showcasing our dedication to timely responses, effective communication and comprehensive reporting.
Timely Response to Client Requests
We excelled in responding promptly to client requests, achieving an
Tip of the Month
Co-ops without Paid Managers
Since 2007, the percentage of co-ops without paid help is down by more than half to a mere 2% of Agency clients. Another 12% just have a lonely bookkeeper.