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2020 Utility Allowances
CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2020 utility allowances.
12 Tips to Keep Your Units Full
2021 Utility Charges for Rental Assistance Clients
2021 Utility Allowances
CMHC has provided the Agency with the 2021 utility allowances.
Ontario Housing Co-ops: Energy-Efficient Growth
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
Fill Your Units
You can never get back the money you lose when a unit stands empty. Whenever a member gives notice, it’s important to get the word out, which is usually the responsibility of the manager. As soon as a prospect gets in touch, your co-op needs to follow up promptly. Otherwise, they will go elsewhere.
Your Operating Agreement
Almost all housing co-operatives that have received assistance under federal programs in Canada have, or once had, an operating agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The CMHC agreements set out what each party is required to do during a term that varies from 30 to 50 years.
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Directors in Arrears
8% of Agency clients have board members in arrears. Good work, especially in a COVID year. In 2007, 28% reported director arrears.