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:
Applicant organizations must also:
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 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.
The purpose of this REOI is to select a qualified not-for-profit arts & culture or social service organization to occupy and lease a new City-owned property located at 5220 Yonge Street, under the Community Space Tenancy Policy and provide cultural and/or social programs and services to the local community. Located in the podium of a mixed-use condominium development at 5220 Yonge St, on the west side of Yonge St, south of Finch Ave, and north of the 401, the available community space is comprised of 3,494 square feet of flexible programming space and a Pedestrian Mews, located at grade along the south side of the building, and contains dedicated entrances and washrooms.
For more details, review the program guidelines and applications form questions.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 4 – 5 p.m.
Virtual session offered. To RSVP, email creativespace@toronto.ca
Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
5220 Yonge St (paid street parking is available, TTC North York Centre subway)
Registration Required. To RSVP, email creativespace@toronto.ca.
For additional support or questions, email creativespace@toronto.ca
Below is a list of upcoming Community Space Tenancy (CST) opportunities. The City undertakes a comprehensive Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) process to tenant newly built or vacant community spaces. Timelines provided are open now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street (Bloor-Dufferin Community Hub) | Bloor Street West & Dufferin Street | 19,085 square feet split between lower two floors of the Kent School including a commercial grade community kitchen, accessible/barrier free washroom, office spaces, classrooms, and meeting spaces. | Fall 2024 | 2025 |
| 5220 Yonge Street | Yonge & Finch | 3,494 square feet of flexible programming space and a Pedestrian Mews, located at grade along the south side of the building; contains dedicated entrances and washrooms. | Immediate | August 2025 |
| 21 Panorama Court, Unit 25 (Rexdale Community Hub) | Finch Avenue West & Kipling Avenue | 2,021 square feet on the second floor including 1,162 square feet of dedicated space (office space and large multipurpose room) and 859 square feet of proportionate area. | Fall 2024 | To be determined |
| 373 Front Street East, 90 Mill Street | Front Street East & Cherry Street | 5,382 square feet of community space on ground floor and second floor. | 2024-2025 | 2025 |
| 363-391 Yonge Street, 3 Gerrard Street East | Yonge Street & Gerrard Street East | 2,697 square feet of flexible community arts and culture programming space located on the third floor with dedicated access from grade. Space will include public washrooms, an electrical room, a small janitorial closet and a large open space for arts programming. | 2025 | 2025-2026 |
| 90-104 Queen Street East, 3 Mutual Street | Queen Street East & Jarvis Street | 3,721 square feet of community space on the second floor with ground floor lobby and dedicated entrance and elevator. | 2025 | 2025-2026 |
| 1652 Keele Street (Keele Community Hub) | Keele Street & Rogers Road | Up to 1,200 square feet of community space on the second floor including private offices, washrooms, and flexible open concept office space. | Fall 2024 | 2025 |
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300-304 The East Mall |
Bloor Street West & The East Mall | 5,296 square feet community space located on ground floor of with dedicated entrance from Gibbs Road and two (2) below-grade parking spaces included. | 2025 | 2026 |
| 38 Regent Street (Regent Park Community Hub) | Dundas Street East and& Parliament Street | 3,729 square feet of below-grade space with private offices and flexible open concept design. | 2025 | 2026-2027 |
| 140 Merton Street (Housing Now Development | Yonge Street & Davisville Avenue | 23,142 square feet of community space split between the first and second floors with washrooms and kitchen on both floors. 7,387 square feet of space on the first floor, including 2,105 square feet of lobby space. | 2025-2026 | 2027 |
| 10-32 Raglan Avenue | St. Clair Avenue West & Bathurst Street | 2,646 square feet of community space on the northern side of ground floor with dedicated entrance on Raglan Avenue, barrier free washroom and a kitchen. | 2025-2026 | 2027 |
| 60-64 Queen Street East, 131-133 Church Street | Queen Street East & Church Street | 4,712 square feet of community space on mezzanine level with a lobby on the ground floor and access via dedicated elevator. | 2026-2027 | 2027 |
| 8-12 Elm Street, 348-354 Yonge Street | Dundas Street West & Yonge Street | 5,124 square feet of community, arts and culture space on the third floor with 100% dedicated entrance on the southwest corner and dedicated elevator. | 2026 | 2028 |
| 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard (Housing Now Development) | Wilson Avenue & Allen Road | 10,000 square feet of community space on ground floor. | 2027 | 2029 |
| 571 Dundas Street West (Alexandra Park Revitalization) | Dundas Street West & Spadina Avenue | 2,000 square feet of community space on the ground floor. | 2027-2028 | 2029 |
| 7-45 Zorra Street | The Queensway & Kipling Avenue | 3,057 square feet of community space on the ground floor with dedicated entrance and four parking spaces. | 2027-2028 | 2029 |
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.
For information on space opportunities outside the Community Tenancy Program, visit: