The Tenants First plan has implemented improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), including a more targeted housing portfolio and focused mandate.
Through Tenants First, TCHC is able to prioritize being a social housing landlord for families, youth and vulnerable tenants, including singles and seniors living in mixed-age buildings. With these positive changes to TCHC, there will be increased capacity to:
The Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation (TSHC) was established by City Council in May 2021 to operate affordable rental and social housing for approximately 14,000 low and moderate-income senior households in 83 senior-designated buildings. Applications to be a tenant director on the Seniors Housing Corporation board are open now until Friday, May 12.
The City will be hosting two virtual information sessions as follows:
Thursday, May 4, 6 p.m.
Meeting link, Password: TSHC
647-484-1598 Meeting number: 2465 326 6483
Friday, May 5, 1 p.m.
Meeting link, Password: TSHC
647-484-1598 Meeting number: 2469 806 8416
Find out more about the TSHC board and eligibility requirements.
Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) and the City are currently seeking tenants to join TCHC’s Tenant Advisory Committee focusing on tenant engagement and participation. Applications to be part of the Tenant Advisory Committee are open to TCHC tenants now until Friday, May 12.
TCHC will be hosting two information sessions as follows:
Thursday, April 27, 6 p.m.
Meeting link, Password: ngWnihr77H6
416-216-5643 Meeting number: 2633 057 4416
Thursday, May 4, 6 p.m.
Meeting link, Password: xhZvtQ5q3A5
416-216-5643, Meeting number: 2630 838 3157
Originally approved by Council in July 2017, the Tenants First project plan outlined a number of key changes and implementation steps including:
The City will continue to work with TCHC to transfer ownership and operation of additional properties from TCHC’s standalone housing portfolio to the non-for-profit sector, including agency homes and multi-tenant (rooming) houses. This will help ensure that these homes are well-maintained and that community agencies can provide services and supports to tenants.
The Tenants First project also includes the creation of the City Housing Corporation Relationship Unit, within the City of Toronto’s Housing Secretariat. The focus of this Unit is to ensure progress on Tenants First initiatives, as well as to work with TCHC and TSHC to improve operations and implement new approaches.
Beginning in 2023, the City will implement a new accountability framework to ensure on-going communication and support to TCHC and TSHC. The City Housing Corporation Relationship Unit will work closely with TCHC and TSHC to improve procedures regarding reporting, annual funding, opportunities for improvement and positive tenant outcomes.
Photos from a home that was recently renovated through the Land Trust Transfer and supportive funding.