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Diversity Scholarships Make a Difference
Date
3 February 2021
No argument—2020 has been a tough year for everyone. However, some of us have used the time to assess and reflect on our future. For you, this could mean continuing with your studies or going back to school after taking a break. If this possibility interests you, 2021 brings good news, provided you
2021 Utility Charges for Rental Assistance Clients
CMHC
Overview of Rental Markets in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia
Date
5 March 2024
Each year Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) produces rental-market reports for many parts of Canada. These reports are an in-depth look at the trends Canadians can expect to see in rental housing. We asked Will Dunning, an economist specializing in market analysis, to take a close look
Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2)
Program Objectives
- To fund the difference between the occupancy charge and the geared-to-income charge for qualified households that cannot compete for housing in the open market
Program Features
- Unilateral federal program
- Available to housing co-operatives with operating agreements that expired
Ontario Annual Income and Asset Review Form
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Rent Supplements Program Guide for Ontario Co-ops
Agency for Co-operative Housing
A New HomeRun for Co-ops
Date
4 July 2024
Do you ever wonder how your co-op is really doing? You know your buildings, your books and your members better than anyone, but getting a bigger picture through comparison can be an incredibly powerful tool.
That’s why we built a website we called HomeRun for Agency clients. It uses data collected
Fifty Years at the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto
Date
10 July 2024
Long ago, I was preparing to interview for the job of co-op coordinator. I knew little about housing co-ops, except that they were a good thing.
A friend at CHFT lent me CHFT’s first manual How to Run a Housing Co-op. I spent three hours on a folding chair in the office, reading and making notes
Q&A: Annual Information Return (AIR) For Housing Co-ops
This is a short guide to better understanding the Annual Information Return (AIR) for housing co-ops and the importance of filing on time.
Tip of the Month
Infectious Arrears
In co-ops where board members are behind on their housing charges, the amount all members owe is almost four times higher than in co-ops where board members pay on time. This number speaks for itself.