What is COVID-19? The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is known to cause infection in the respiratory system. Those who are infected with COVID-19 may have little to no symptoms or may not know they have symptoms because they are similar to a cold or flu. Symptoms include fever, cough, difficulty breathing and pneumonia and may take…
Message from the CEO of Ottawa Community Housing – March 19, 2020 As of Monday, March 16, OCHC all of its offices are closed to the public. A significant portion of the OCHC workforce, where feasible operationally, is working remotely until further notice. OCHC has assembled a COVID-19 Core Emergency Group that meets on a…
On January 29th, Council declared an affordable housing and homelessness crisis and emergency in Ottawa, recognizing the need to call on provincial and federal governments for increased emergency to deliver housing units and housing supports. Through the motion, Council directed City staff to include in the update of the 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan…
For the second year in a row, the City will invest $15 million to create new affordable housing and maintain funding of $31 million for local agencies that offer housing and homelessness supports and services.
In response to the proliferation of short-term rentals in Ottawa and concerns about the quality of rental housing, low vacancy rates and a growing need for more affordable rental housing, Council today approved a regulatory framework for rental accommodations. In cases where property owners or tenants continue to not comply with property standards, the City…
On November 15th, 2019, in response to the proliferation of short-term rentals in Ottawa and concerns about the quality of rental housing, low vacancy rates and a growing need for more affordable rental housing, the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved a regulatory framework for rental accommodations. City Council will consider the proposed regulatory…
Budget 2020 an affordable plan for better mobility, infrastructure and housing Ottawa – Draft Budget 2020 is a plan for an affordable, economically vibrant city that invests in core public services, closes the infrastructure gap and helps residents achieve a better quality of life. The proposed 2020 Budget adds investments in public transit, road…
Please note that the staff report on the Rental Accommodations Study and Regulatory Regime is now available on ottawa.ca as well as supporting documents.
On October 10th, the City’s Planning Committee approved an agreement with Trinity Developments that would add $6.25 million to City coffers for affordable housing projects over the next few years. The agreement includes funding for affordable housing, which would satisfy the terms that City Council set in July 2018 when it approved Trinity’s proposal for…
The City of Ottawa released Our Ten Year Plan: A Home for Everyone 2014-2024 in 2014. They are reviewing and updating the plan, in consultation with Ottawa residents, as part of a required provincial mid-point review. This review allows cities to revise their plans so that they remain responsive to the changing needs of residents…