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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

There’s good news for co-ops who are looking to move forward on their path to sustainability and better energy efficiency.

CMHC recently launched the Canada Greener Affordable Housing Program, which has two streams of funding available to help co-ops and other community housing providers.

The

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

A capital replacement reserve plan is a crucial strategy for keeping your housing co-op in good repair over time. The plan outlines the anticipated lifespan of various elements within your property and estimates the funds necessary for their replacement or for major repairs.  

In this article, we

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