The Largest Provider of
Community and Affordable Rentals in Ottawa.
More Than A Home Because We CARE
I AM A TENANT
Are you a current tenant looking for information about your community, your obligations, or additional services?
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Do you want to learn more about our organization, ongoing projects or how we are working towards sustainability?
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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.
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.
Build and Preserve
Build new affordable homes
Preserve safe and quality homes
Greener buildings
Client Experience
Improve client experience
Safe communities
Community wellbeing
Partner and Support
Successful tenancies
Partner satisfaction
Innovate & Grow
Employee engagement
Diversify and secure sustainable funding
Operational efficiency
Technology and data use
OCH 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Read moreMake a real impact in your city – join OCH and help us achieve our mission
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Latest News
Jun 11th, 2025
News Release: Ottawa Community Housing Releases 2024 Annual Report Highlighting Growth, Innovation, and Commitment to Tenants
Read articleMay 26th, 2025
News Release: OCH Launches First-Ever Volunteer Impact Report — Over $428K in Community Impact in 2024
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The Housing Services Act has been updated – read more to find out how this affects tenants.
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