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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).
Jul 24th, 2024
NEWS RELEASE: Hydro Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing Partner to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Empower Residents
OTTAWA – July 24, 2024 – Today, Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) and Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), the largest community and affordable housing provider in Ottawa, announced the expansion of an existing partnership to further reduce carbon emissions in OCH communities through innovative energy-saving projects. By combining Hydro Ottawa’s energy efficiency and renewable energy...
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