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To speak with an Ottawa Community Housing spokesperson, please contact Media Relations at media@och.ca 
or call 343-997-5700.

About Ottawa Community Housing Corporation 

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. OCH houses a diverse population of varying languages, ethnicity and cultures. OCH is the largest social housing provider in Ottawa, managing two-thirds of the City’s social housing portfolio, and is the second largest in Ontario. OCH was selected as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 

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). 

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News Release

Nov 30th, 2023

News Release – Ottawa Community Housing recognized with Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2023 Award  

OTTAWA, November 29, 2023 – Ottawa Community Housing is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 national Waterstone Most Admired™ Corporate Culture Award.  This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. It is a national competition, and entries are peer-reviewed by past award winners.   Since...

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Browse past stories

Nov 22nd, 2023

First Tenant Talks Town Hall Provides Updates on Important OCH Programs and Services 

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Nov 8th, 2023

Meet Amanda: A Look at the Work of a Community Developer in a Changing Environment 

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Nov 2nd, 2023

Meet Bill and Roody: Students Participate in Mentorship Program to Pave the Way for Future Success  

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Nov 2nd, 2023

Media Release: 50 Volunteers from Across the Country Complete Renovations at Family House Serving OCH Residents 

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Nov 1st, 2023

October is Children’s Vision Health Month! 

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Nov 1st, 2023

Welcome Home: Community Improvements at 31 McEwen Transform Lobby 

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