The Largest Provider of Safe and Affordable Homes in Ottawa.
I AM A TENANT
Are you a current tenant who has questions, wants to report a problem, or needs to access additional services?
Your TenancyLOOKING FOR HOUSING
Interested in an OCH home? Browse our communities, learn about our housing, and whether it could be the right fit for you.
Browse PropertiesCORPORATE INFORMATION
Do you want to learn more about our organization, ongoing projects or how we are working towards sustainability?
Learn About UsReady to Welcome You Home.
OCH provides approximately 15,000 homes to about 32,000 tenants, including seniors, parents, children, couples, singles and persons with special needs, within many communities across the City of Ottawa. We house a diverse population of varying languages, ethnicity and cultures.
How we work
As a leader in the delivery of quality, affordable housing, Ottawa Community Housing collaborates with others to develop safe and healthy communities.
Financial sustainability
Financial sustainability involves positioning OCH to access available grants, maintain assets, implement refinancing strategies, and reinvest savings into our communities.
Safe and healthy communities
Undertaking initiatives that engage tenants in creating safe and inclusive neighborhoods, and creating the awareness and skills necessary for successful tenancies.
A green plan for the future
Promoting green culture through its Green Plan: the Eco2 Plan, which includes education and retrofit initiatives, and constantly developing and monitoring strategies to reduce energy consumption across our portfolio.
Portfolio maintenance and growth
Identifying and implementing redevelopment plans, increasing capacity and suitability of affordable housing, and expanding business opportunities and partnerships.
Make a real impact in your city – join OCH and help us achieve our mission
VOLUNTEER
JOIN OUR TEAM
Latest News
Nov 30th, 2023
News Release – Ottawa Community Housing recognized with Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2023 Award
Read articleNov 22nd, 2023
First Tenant Talks Town Hall Provides Updates on Important OCH Programs and Services
Read articleNov 8th, 2023
Meet Amanda: A Look at the Work of a Community Developer in a Changing Environment
Read article
The Housing Services Act has been updated – read more to find out how this affects tenants.
See Updates
