The updated plan outlines how the City would address the housing crisis, in partnership with other levels of government and community partners. The City cannot achieve the plan’s targets without…
The need for emergency housing As many of us are staying home during this pandemic, we can only imagine what it is like for those who have no home. …
Support for individuals and families Increasing the Canada Child Benefit Special Goods and Services Tax credit payment Extra time to file income tax returns Mortgage support Support for people facing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…