New CMHC lending rules worth a closer look
For ONPHA members seeking cost-effective capital for expansions or renovations, recent changes made by...
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Read MoreWithout Inclusion, Diversity Is Just Another Buzzword
“Diversity” and “inclusion” are so tightly intertwined that they’re often used interchangeably. But organizations that assume inclusion is a natural byproduct of diversity often come up short in providing either.
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Read MoreBetter Buildings: A Guide to Financing Housing Retrofits for Ontario Non-Profits
Find out how to secure the right financing to make your current or next retrofit project a success.
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Read MoreHelp us celebrate housing excellence with the 2023 ONPHA Awards
What better way to recognize and celebrate accomplishments than with awards of recognition? Nominations are now open until May 31!
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Read MoreONPHA’s initial response: 2023 Federal Budget & 2023 Ontario Budget
The 2022 Federal Budget was released on April 7. Read ONPHA’s initial response to the new investments in affordable housing.
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Member Support Question: Tenant Guest Policies & RGI
Q: A tenant’s guest overstayed our one-week guest policy and when we let the household know, they said they didn’t have to report household changes for 30 days. If the guest is approved as an occupant, can we add her to the household retroactively for the RGI calculation?
Why regulation matters: Thoughts from Ireland
While regulation can sometimes be seen as a burden, it is crucial to the health of the housing sector both in Canada and abroad. Read about how Ireland is moving from a voluntary regulatory framework to a mandatory one, and how this might strengthen the capacity of their housing providers.
Oh rats! How to prevent them from moving in
What’s the best way to deal with rats in your building? To not let them inside in the first place! ONPHA Best Deals partner Terminix shares their best prevention tips.
Sponsored: Union Gas can help you save up to 50% of the cost of upgrading your equipment
The Hastings Local Housing Corporation has a good-news story to share – they received more than $150,000 in rebates to defray the cost of capital upgrades. Find out how YOU can start writing your own good-news story with Union Gas.
Shape your future: Inspire change and lead the sector
Shape your future in our sector! ONPHA is bringing expert speakers from England and Canada to this year’s conference to give you the tools needed to lead and succeed in our sector’s future.
Don’t overlook these fire safety inspections
Fire safety compliance is a huge job involving multiple checklists and procedures, and it’s crucial for housing providers to tick off all of their boxes when it comes to keeping their buildings safe and secure. Keep reading for commonly overlooked fire inspections and be sure to account for these in your plan.
Be Funding Ready for CMHC’s Rental Construction Financing initiative
Our sector has eagerly awaited the roll out of the affordable housing initiatives announced in the 2016 federal budget. Find out more about recent funding and how to prepare.
Member Support Question: Rent-geared-to-income
Question: My tenant is 20 years old and lives alone. Her only source of income is $1,200 from Child and Family Services in a different province. She gave me a letter that calls it “income support”. What is this income and how do I calculate it?
What’s going on with Ontario’s Inconsistent Property Tax System?
Ontario’s property tax system does not treat non-profit housing providers consistently. Some are exempt but many are taxed beyond the income they bring in. What’s going on with these inconsistencies and how have housing providers responded?
Creating Opportunities for a happier life
The Oaks in Ottawa has helped to decrease per-person alcohol consumption by 30% and improve the overall mental and physical health of their residents, all while saving the public money. Find out how they’re doing it and how a similar model can be applied to other communities.
Energy Efficiency and Ontario’s Non-Profit Housing Sector
The rising cost of utilities in Ontario has put a great financial strain on non-profit housing providers, and the environmental impacts from a lack of sustainable housing are proving detrimental. How is the government responding to these issues, what funding is available and what’s coming down the pipe?
Profiling eight examples of innovation in non-profit housing in Ontario
Helping low- and moderate-income individuals find and keep secure, affordable housing, all while accessing the right mix of supports they might need to thrive and stay housed, is no simple task. But Ontario’s non-profit housing providers have been rising to the challenge.
Social Housing Apartment Retrofit Program (SHARP): Funding Breakdown
Last year, the Province invested close to $92 million into energy efficiency retrofits for the social housing sector. Find out how much non-profit housing providers received.
Review of Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan
Read on for an update on the Fair Housing Plan’s current status and to learn about which aspects could have the greatest impacts for non-profit housing providers.