Investing in Community Ownership.
Expanding Affordable Housing.
The Canadian Housing Acquisition Fund enables the community housing sector to protect and develop affordable rental homes across Canada.
Investing in Community Ownership.
Expanding Affordable Housing.
The Canadian Housing Acquisition Fund enables the community housing sector to protect and develop affordable rental homes across Canada.
The Need for More Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is disappearing
Canada is losing affordable rental housing faster than it can be replaced. Older rental homes are being redeveloped, converted, or becoming increasingly unaffordable, leaving fewer options for renters.
Communities need new tools
Building new housing is essential, but so is protecting the affordable housing that already exists. Preserving existing homes helps maintain affordability in parallel with the delivery of new housing supply.
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Community ownership creates stability
Non-profit housing providers, housing co-operatives, government entities, and Indigenous housing organizations play a critical role in creating lasting affordability and ensuring housing remains connected to community needs.
By supporting community housing providers to scale their impact, stability and affordability are secured today and for future generations.
Affordable Housing by the Numbers
CHAF was created to help advance solutions that protect the affordable housing that exists today and create new opportunities for the future. Through investments, partnerships, and capacity building, we support community ownership and strengthen the non-market housing sector's ability to respond to housing challenges across Canada.
Advancing Housing Solutions
Support Community Ownership
Helping community housing providers acquire, develop, and steward affordable rental housing for the long term.
Build Partnerships
Working with governments, housing providers, investors, and sector organizations to advance affordable housing solutions.
Mobilize Capital
Bringing together public, private, and philanthropic investment to support affordable housing solutions.
Expanding Affordable Housing Together
Addressing Canada's housing challenges requires collaboration across sectors. CHAF brings together capital, expertise, and partnerships to advance affordable housing solutions.
