Community Space Tenancy

There are currently no vacant Community Space Tenancy opportunities.

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.

To speak with staff about the Community Space Tenancy Policy, including how to apply, how to get on a waiting list, or how to develop a proposal for a community space tenancy project, contact communityspace@toronto.ca

Organizations must be:

  1. Incorporated, not-for-profit groups or organizations
  2. based in community service, arts and culture, community health development, and/or recreation
  3. based in the City of Toronto
  4. in good financial standing

Applicant organizations must also:

 

Community Partnership Tenancy

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.

Incubator Tenancy

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 share space with a mentor organization.

Community Hub Tenancy

Three or more not-for-profit organizations lease dedicated space within a City facility with service collaboration and integration.

  • Organizations are responsible for operating costs to maintain space
  • Operating cost include but are not exclusive to property tax, utilities, pest control, security and cleaning
  • All lease holder improvements and renovations to the space need prior approval from the City
  • A service level agreement is required. It will outline the City’s expectations for services and programming provided by the tenant, including provisions for regular monitoring and review

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 Form