2021 Utility Allowances
Date
19 April 2021
CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2021 utility allowances.
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How the Community Housing Preservation Fund Helps Co-ops Prepare for the Future
Date
9 August 2023
As housing co-ops age, it’s no surprise that buildings wear down, wear out and need repairs and replacements.
But knowing what to replace, and when, isn’t always easy.
Your co-op will make better decisions if you use some (or all!) of the host of different reports and assessments available to
2021 Utility Charges for Rental Assistance Clients
CMHC
Creatively Aging in Place
Date
28 February 2024
Nowadays, co-op members tend to stay in their homes for decades. Some even claim, “I’m only leaving feet first!”
As a stable membership has many benefits, every co-op should now be thinking about the special needs of their aging members. While the passage of time affects everyone, some are hit harder
Social Assistance and How to Calculate Housing Charges
The Agency for Co-operative Housing
Caring for Your Buildings
Housing co-operatives have just one valuable asset: their property. So it makes sense to take care of it.
A well-kept housing co‑operative has prouder, happier members who love their homes. It’s a place where other people want to live. And one that will serve generations to come, far into the
Hire Good Help
Even a very small co-op needs a paid bookkeeper to make sure its money is properly accounted for. Beyond that, a property manager knows the annual and seasonal routines that will keep the property secure and well cared for. When the essential tasks are looked after, volunteers will have the time to
Stay in Good Shape
A residential building requires constant maintenance. Blame it on entropy.
There are caretaking tasks to be done daily or every few days, such as clearing snow, polishing the glass at the entrance, cutting the grass and cleaning the halls, elevators and laundry room.
Routine maintenance should
2025 Utility Charges for Rental Assistance Clients
CMHC
Tip of the Month
Vacancy Loss
The number of Agency clients reporting vacancy losses of more than $250 per unit per year has fallen 50% since 2007. While vacancy rates are local, these numbers show good management.