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A one-stop, drop-in service to help people with their practical housing problems

Assistance regarding:

• housing emergencies
• evictions
• maintenance and repair problems
• illegal rents

Information:

• applications for subsidized housing
• a small list of rooms and apartments to rent
• telephones to help people looking for an apartment
• help to find programs and services in the community
• help to access Social Services

Advice:

• where to go in an emergency
• what to do in case of eviction
• how to lodge a complaint about unsafe living conditions
• what to do if the rent is illegal
• what rights tenants and landlords have
• what responsibilities tenants and landlords have

Caseworkers are available to clients by appointment only.

Provides ongoing support to housing co-ops

• a local source of resources, expertise and training
• information on housing co-ops, housing co-op vacancies in Ottawa, and how to join a housing co-op

Housing corporation

Affordable housing apartment building

• smoke free
• 28 units for people of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Inuit and Metis) - through sister company Madawan Management & Development Inc
• 162 rental units that are geared to income
• 11 unit building for independent seniors only

Community-based non-profit housing organization who creates, maintains and promotes housing for low and moderate income people

• market rent units
• subsidized units available

Housing

• provides housing and supports people who are experiencing homelessness

Services

• Supportive Housing: 126 units in four buildings with primarily bachelor units and some 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, supports are provided 7 days a week on-site for tenants
• Resource Centers: 8 resource centers located in Ottawa Community Housing Buildings offering supports to Ottawa Community Housing clients
• Housing First: team of housing based case managers help individuals leave chronic homelessness to find housing and provide mobile supports to ensure housing stability

Affordable housing in the Centretown area

• half of the apartments are subsidized through the Social Housing Registry

Affordable housing development

• 58-unit
• recreation rooms
• below market rent units
• subsidized units available

Housing provider that offers safe, affordable rental accommodations to families and individuals in a multi-cultural setting

• Unity Housing 55 Hilda: nine-story apartment building featuring one, two, three, and five bedroom units * four barrier-free two bedroom units * units are offered with rent-geared-to-income subsidies and market rate
  
• Unity Housing Presland Road: three and four bedroom townhouse units * units are offered with rent-geared-to-income, below market rent subsidies, and market rate

63-unit apartment complex for seniors

• 43 one-bedroom apartments
• 18 two-bedroom apartments
• three units are for disabled clients
• 50 units are geared-to-income

Rent-geared-to-income housing

• affordable transitional housing
• a number of bachelor, one and two-bedroom units are available in three locations for singles and single parents
• provides motivated young adults with a safe, supportive, affordable environment in which to live

Not-for-profit affordable housing for seniors

• family-style house
• staff support, meals, activities and access to various social services
• privacy and companionship
• security and independence
• respite, vacation and convalescent care are provided when a room is available
• guest room with meals

Rent-geared-to-income housing for Inuit families and singles living in the Ottawa area

• Inuit are given priority on waiting list for 63 units, after which Métis and Status Indian applicants are considered

Residence located on the Civic Campus with a regular shuttle bus service to the General and Riverside campuses

• short-term accommodations offer large, fully furnished suites for patients, the families and friends of hospitalized patients, guests of staff members, residents, medical students, as well as staff and their families

Organization providing and promoting community-based, affordable housing to lower income households

• 139 units at four different sites: Kent House, Somerset Gardens, Blake House, and The Haven
• volunteer opportunities

Current project is Veterans' House on the former CFB Rockcliffe Airbase Lands in Ottawa, construction began September 2019

COVID-19: Service not offered in person until further notice (November 30, 2021)

Maintaining the central waiting list for people applying for rent-geared-to-income (RGI)

• according to rules set out by the Province of Ontario in the Housing Services Act, 2011

30-unit apartment building for seniors who can live independently

• 18 units are subsidized and 2 units are accessible to persons with disabilities
• common areas include a library and a large lounge with adjacent kitchen
• no smoking
• no pets allowed

Housing Corporation

• townhomes in Gloucester
• affordable, below market rent, and average market rent units

Apartment building offers:

• 70 rent-geared-to-income units (four wheelchair-accessible) for seniors and modest-income families with small children

COVID-19 (17 September 2021): Essential visitors only will be permitted to enter until further notice.

Not-for-profit Retirement Residence and Senior Apartments

Retirement Residence Services:

• 3 meals and snacks daily
• Light housekeeping-bed making daily
• Housekeeping weekly
• Maintenance services daily upon request
• 24/7 Nursing services
• Medication management daily
• Activity & exercises programs daily

Senior apartments:

• One & two bedroom apartment rentals
• Emergency services on site

Apartment complex for seniors

• 64 units
• one- and two-bedroom units
• laundry room on each floor
• market rent units
• subsidized units

COVID-19 (8 June 2022): Office is closed but email is being monitored and will de responded to within 24 hours * organisation not currently accepting new applications for residency.

Housing cooperative:

• 74 self-contained apartments for seniors
• four units are designated as accessible
• 53 are geared-to-income (via registry only)

Co-op facilities:

• secure entry
• camera security system
• activity/common room
• laundry room
• garden and patio

Neighbourhood amenities:

• shopping mall
• churches
• park
• public transportation

Coop located in a francophone community

• offers 70 units, four of which are wheelchair accessible
• two, three and four bedroom units that have carports, back yards, and basements
• some units have balconies

Co-op facilities:

• meeting room, community centre, children's playground with a basketball net

COVID-19 (30 Mar 2021): OCH offices are by appointment only until further notice. Call centre remains open Mon-Sun 24 h.

Offers social and affordable housing for people with low and moderate incomes and collaborates with partners to foster safe and healthy communities.

• Rentals include townhomes, apartments, rooming houses, seniors-only apartment buildings, family high-rise buildings and row-house communities. Homes/apartments are available on a rent-geared-to-income (RGI) basis, below market rent and average market rent.
• Is exempt from certain portions of the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act due to status as a social housing provider.
• Corporation of the City of Ottawa
• Since 2014, OCHC has municipal tax exemption from the City of Ottawa
• All housing rentals are non-smoking as of 2014 - new tenants must adhere to the no-smoking policy included in their lease; tenants who moved in prior to 2014 are allowed to smoke in their homes until they move out or sign a new lease.
• All Ottawa Community Housing common areas and grounds are fully no smoking.

Community Safety Services:

• Safety and security needs
• Suspicious persons on OCH property
• Noise complaints
• Tenant neighbour disputes
• Illegal activity

OCH Offices:

• Head Office: 39 Auriga Drive, Ottawa, K2E 7Y8
• Murray Office (East): 380 Murray St, Ottawa, K1N 8W1
• Chapel Office (Central): 731 Chapel Cres, Ottawa, K1N 1E1
• Bank Office (South): 1365 Bank St, Ottawa, K1H 8K8
• Caldwell Office (West): 1485 Caldwell Ave, Ottawa, K1Z 8M1
• Ramsey Office (West-Satellite): 1065 Ramsey Cres, Ottawa, K2B 8A1

Rent geared-to-income housing for single parents

• housing is located in Blackburn Hamlet
• support program designed to meet the needs of the single parents and their children who are current tenants
• outreach program designed to help tenants and individuals on the waiting list

Addresses needs such as:

• parenting
• housing support
• community resources referral
• personal counselling
• child play groups
• social recreation