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28 June 2023
New Canadian Rental Housing Index Data Reveal Alarming Cost Increases
Earlier this week, our Housing Central partners at BC Non Profit Housing Association released an updated Canadian Rental Housing Index including data from the 2021 census.
The Index is a comprehensive database that compiles rental housing statistics for cities, regions, and provinces across Canada.
31 March 2023
New and Exciting Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART)
The Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) is a project based at the University of British Columbia, with the aim of providing evidence-based assessment tools and strategies to improve housing outcomes in Canada.
It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in affordable housing policy and research.
15 September 2022
New Community-Specific Housing Data Portal Launched Ahead of Civic Elections
First of its kind portal provides information on current housing and priority future needs for BC municipalities as local government candidates pledge to protect and build more affordable homes
10 May 2018
2018 Canadian Rental Housing Index shows renters in a crisis level of spending
CHF BC is proud to be a partner in developing the 2018 Canadian Rental Housing Index, created by our partners in Housing Central, the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA).
Statistics Canada data shows rental housing costs are outpacing incomes and pushing renters into a crisis level of spending.