The City of Toronto leases City-owned or City-managed spaces to eligible non-profit organizations for a nominal, below market rent. Organizations hold short-term agreements with the City to deliver direct programs to local neighbourhoods that meet specific community needs.
Providing accessible community space is a key component to building strong neighbourhoods. Services delivered under the Community Space Tenancy include community health, arts and culture, recreation, before and after school programs, settlement services and environmental planning.
If you’re interested in applying, joining the waitlist, or learning how to create a proposal for a community space tenancy project, contact communityspace@toronto.ca. Review the eligibility criteria and the Community Space Tenancy Policy.
Use the Community Space Tenancy map to browse existing community spaces and upcoming spaces that are currently under development.
Use the Community Space Tenancy Eligibility Checker & Tenancy Navigation Tool too determine if your organization may be eligible for Community Space Tenancy spaces and the types of tenancies.
A single not-for-profit organization leasing a dedicated community space providing stable, consistent and accessible community services. A City space can have more than one organization, each with an independent lease. Each tenant can sub-lease the space to up to two agencies.
A one to two year lease agreement for smaller and emerging not-for-profit organizations to build capacity, develop an organizational structure, and design services to meet a new community need. Incubator Tenant organizations may share space with a mentor organization.
Three or more not-for-profit organizations lease dedicated space within a City facility with service collaboration and integration.
There are currently no space opportunities available.
Please check the “upcoming opportunities” tab to see when the next community space will be available for applications.
Below is a list of upcoming Community Space Tenancy opportunities. The City undertakes a comprehensive Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) process to tenant newly built or vacant community spaces. Timelines provided are estimates only.
Disclaimer: The information provided below has been compiled from the latest sources believed to be accurate. The information is meant to serve solely as a guide to assist prospective organizations plan for potential Requests for Expressions of Interest (REOIs). The information is not final and subject to change and as such the City makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy and/or completeness of the information, nor does it assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy and/or completeness of any of the information. In using this information, you will be deemed to have read and accepted these terms of use.
| Address | Main intersection | Space Details | Estimated Posting | Estimated Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Mill Street / 373 Front Street West | Front St. E. & Cherry St. | 5,015 square feet of Community Space. | Q4 2025 | Q4 2026 |
| 300-304 The East Mall | Bloor St. W. & The East Mall | 5,365 square feet of Community Space. | Q4 2025 | Q4 2026 |
| 90 Queen Street East | Queen St. E. & Jarvis St. | 3,710 square feet of Community Space. | Q4 2025 | Q4 2026 |
| 234 Simcoe Street | University Ave. & Dundas St. W. | 5,995 square feet of Community Space. | Q4 2025 | Q4 2026 |
| 363-391 Yonge Street / 3 Gerrard Street East | Yonge St. & Gerrard St. E. | 2,697 square feet of Community Space. | Q1 2026 | Q4 2026 |
Are you a not-for-profit organization, agency or community group interested in leasing City-owned/managed spaces for a nominal, Below Market Rent? Complete the Community Space Interest Form to receive information about new spaces and application opportunities. Your response will also help City staff better understand your unique space requirements, and inform the development of future community spaces under the Community Space Tenancy Policy.
Community Space Interest Registry
Interested in learning more about Community Space Tenancy program at the City of Toronto? Join us for a general information session covering the basics of the CST policy and program on one of the following dates:
To register, please email communityspace@toronto.ca and indicate your preferred date of attendance. Please note the above sessions are not required for participation in the CST program.
For more information on the above contents or to get in touch with the Community Space Tenancy team, reach out to use over email using communityspace@toronto.ca