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The Largest Provider of
Community and Affordable Rentals in Ottawa.
More Than A Home Because We CARE

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

CORPORATE INFORMATION

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Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) offers approximately 15,000 homes to about 33,000 tenants, including seniors, families, individuals, and people with disabilities. These homes are located in various communities throughout Ottawa and house a diverse population with different languages, cultures, and ethnicities.

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OCH’s Strategic Plan 2024-2027

As a leading provider of quality, community and affordable housing, our teams go above and beyond for our tenants, fostering healthy, thriving communities.

Our four strategic priorities drive every aspect of our work.

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Build and Preserve

Build new affordable homes
Preserve safe and quality homes
Greener buildings

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Client Experience

Improve client experience
Safe communities
Community wellbeing

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Partner and Support

Successful tenancies
Partner satisfaction

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Innovate & Grow

Employee engagement
Diversify and secure sustainable funding
Operational efficiency
Technology and data use

OCH 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

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Latest News

Oct 24th, 2024

Ottawa Community Housing Awards Development Contract of 32 Townhomes to HEIN  

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Oct 23rd, 2024

Media Release: New Tiny Forests Take Root in Ottawa Community Housing Neighbourhoods in Partnership with EnviroCentre and Forêt Capitale Forest

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Oct 21st, 2024

Media Advisory: Tiny Forests Partnership Branches Out to Two New Ottawa Community Housing Communities 

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The Housing Services Act has been updated – read more to find out how this affects tenants.

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