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Building Condition Assessments Keep Your Assets Covered
Date
4 October 2021
The co-op housing sector, which includes the Agency, has created many resources on building condition assessments and why your co-op needs one.
The building condition assessment (BCA) and reserve-fund study (RFS) are two separate reports, but they work together. Sometimes when people ask about a
Ontario Housing Co-ops: Energy-Efficient Growth
Date
14 February 2022
Enbridge Gas offers a program that will mean energy savings for Ontario housing co‑operatives (customers only) that are planning to add new units.
The Savings by Design Program is for new-construction projects, either low-rise or multi-family elevator buildings. The goal of the program is to
Is your co-op taking advantage of funding programs?
Date
30 March 2022
From new construction to sustainability upgrades, a housing co-op always has projects on its wish list.
Fortunately, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and other organizations offer funding programs that your co-op can use to turn those wish-list items into reality.
CMHC Seed
An Exciting Announcement for the Canadian Housing Co-op Movement
Date
12 April 2022
Last week marked the release of the 2022 federal budget and it contained great news for the housing co-operative movement in Canada.
The budget contains $1.5 billion in funding and loans dedicated to co-operative housing to help create 6,000 for a new generation of co-op homes across Canada.
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Save Water
Sounds simple, but if every member uses less water, you can shrink your co-operative’s water bill, leaving more money for other priorities. Water rates may rise in future; now is the time to take action.
Grants and Loans
Grants and loans come and go, as government priorities change at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. Those that support environmental sustainability in not-for-profit housing are no different. Opportunities can change without notice, so when you discover one, go for it right away.
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Risk Trend
92% of Agency clients have a Strengthening or Stable risk trend. Proof of many good decisions.