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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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Apr 13th, 2023
News Release: Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Unveils $100,000 Investment at Heather Manor Community
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Media Advisory
Apr 12th, 2023
Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to Celebrate Community Investments at 1455 Heatherington
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Nov 3rd, 2022
News Release: OCHC Chief Executive Named Outstanding Leader by the Province’s Largest Non-Profit Housing Association
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Oct 31st, 2022
Media Advisory: Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to Celebrate Historic Community Benefits Agreement
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