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A Closer Look at Action Plan Goals
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
Investing in Longevity: Stonetown Co-op's Capital Repairs Pay Off
It’s no secret that, like all things, buildings wear down over time and need to get fixed up. But undertaking major repairs isn't just about replacing what's broken; it's an investment in the longevity, functionality and overall appeal of our living spaces.
Whether you’re revamping a tired façade
How the Community Housing Preservation Fund Helps Co-ops Prepare for the Future
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
Creatively Aging in Place
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
2024 Utility Charges for Rental Assistance Clients
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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.