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About Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
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. OCH is Ottawa’s primary community housing provider, managing two-thirds of the city’s housing portfolio and ranking as the second largest in Ontario. In 2024, OCH earned recognition for the seventh consecutive year as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.
The Corporation operates at arm’s length from the City of Ottawa, our sole Shareholder. OCH collaborates with nearly 100 community and private sector partners to serve and support OCH residents. The OCH portfolio includes a majority (90%) of social housing rentals (deep affordability) and affordable housing (below-average market rent).
Aug 19th, 2024
News Release: $200,000 Investment Results in Building Makeover at 395 Parkdale
OTTAWA – August 19, 2024 — Tenants cut the ribbon on a major facelift of the entryway and common areas at Hintonburg Place. Thanks to the Welcome Home program, the lobby and hallways are much brighter. This program, which places significant value on tenant involvement, allows tenants to pick the colour schemes, giving them an active...
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Media Advisory
Jun 14th, 2023
Media Advisory: Vincent Massey Students Give Back in OCH Community
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Media - OCH News Room
Jun 14th, 2023
OCH Presents its 2022 Annual Report to City Council
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Media Advisory, Uncategorized
Jun 6th, 2023
Media Advisory: Vincent Massey Students Give Back in OCH Community
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Media Advisory
May 10th, 2023
Media Advisory: From Storage Room to Community Room: Tenants and Partners Create Space For LeBreton Community and Culture to Thrive
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Media - OCH News Room, Media Advisory
May 3rd, 2023
Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to Celebrate Community Investments at 1455 Heatherington
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