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2023 Utility Allowances for Alberta
Investing in Longevity: Stonetown Co-op's Capital Repairs Pay Off
Date
10 July 2023
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
2021 Utility Allowances
Date
19 April 2021
CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2021 utility allowances.
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
Tip of the Month
Plans in Action
The average co-op with an approved capital replacement plan tucks away more than $3,600 per unit in reserves each year--triple the 2007 amount. Does their future hold better windows? New kitchens? Savings mean more choices.