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A well-informed membership makes the co-op housing movement stronger. Keep up-to-date on the latest CHF BC, and co-op housing related, goings-on by reading our latest news below. To get this news—and more— delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletters.

  28 February 2023   

B.C. Budget 2023 Builds on Historic Investments in Affordable Housing

Investments will protect existing homes, accelerate funding for new affordable homes, and reduce the growing affordability gap for renters.

  27 February 2023   

Update on BC’s new Rental Protection Fund

We understand there are many questions about when the Fund will be operational and how it will work, and we wanted to update you with the information we’ve confirmed over the past month. 

  24 February 2023   

Stand With Ukraine: 365 Days of Resistance

Housing co-op members have a long-standing history of helping others in need. As the war enters its second year, we hope you will help the Co-operative Development Fund of Canada raise the needed money to continue their important work in Ukraine.

  17 February 2023   

District of Saanich Council Advisory Committees – Applications Now Open

The District of Saanich has now opened applications for our advisory committees, foundations, and boards. These are an excellent way to become more involved in your community, bring your co-op and lived experiences and advocacy to the District, learn how City Hall operates, and to meet people with similar interests.

Applications are open until March 17, 2023.

  17 February 2023   

City of Vancouver Volunteer Advisory Committees – Applications Now Open!

On February 14, 2023, Vancouver City Council established 15 advisory committees for the current term. These opportunities may be of interest to Vancouver co-op members or friends.

Applications are open until March 19, 2023.

  25 January 2023   

2023 CHF BC Scholarship Fund applications are now open

CHF BC is now accepting applications for the twelfth year of our successful scholarship program. 

The CHF BC Scholarship Fund supports the educational goals of housing co-op members, particularly young co-op members who are already making a contribution to their communities.

  14 January 2023   

Property Assessments 2023

IMPORTANT: If there is any chance you will want to dispute your property assessment, you should contact BC Assessment before the end of the month. The filing deadline is January 31, 2023. BC Assessment has sent out its assessment notices and two weeks remain before the deadline to file any appeal. CHF BC would again … Continued

  12 January 2023   

New $500 Million Rental Protection Fund Announced

The provincial government announced today that a new $500-million fund will be managed by B.C.’s community housing organizations to help deliver safe, affordable, and culturally supportive housing for individuals and families across B.C.

  14 December 2022   

Happy Holidays from CHF BC

We would like to thank our members and the supporters of co-operative housing for contributing to the success of the entire CHF BC group of social enterprises in 2022.

  13 December 2022   

Apply for the Co-operators Young Leaders Award

If you’re 35 or under and driving change at your co-operative, the Co-operators have an exciting opportunity for you.

  13 December 2022   

Community Housing Transformation Centre Funding: CBTI and ARC

The Community Housing Transformation Centre offers support, information, and grants to the community housing sector, including non-profit housing co-ops and their residents.

  9 December 2022   

One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit

The Government of Canada has a one-time top-up rent support of $500 for low-income families and individuals.