CMHC for Housing Industry Professionals and Community Groups	November 2007

Community Development

Whether it's to get you started with your community's housing project or to provide financial assistance along the way, or simply to give you advice so you gain a better understanding of the housing development process, CMHC's team of experts helps you with your affordable housing project.

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Partnership Centre
CMHC’s Partnership Centre works with clients from the non-profit and private sectors, as well as municipalities and others who are interested in producing affordable housing without ongoing government subsidy.
Municipal Approaches to Affordable Housing
Responding to a community need for affordable housing doesn’t have to be complicated. Some municipalities have adopted inspiring approaches to affordable housing development and demonstrated how existing community assets can be turned into affordable housing with the right mix of design, financing strategies and collaboration with others.
Seed Funding
Financial assistance of up to $20,000 to potential housing providers who are in the early stages of developing affordable housing project proposals.
Proposal Development Funding
This program provides repayable interest-free loans to facilitate the development of affordable housing.

Mortgage Loan Insurance
Access financing through lower mortgage loan insurance premiums and more flexible underwriting criteria for affordable housing projects.
Advice, Guidance and Information
CMHC's team of housing and partnership experts are ready to help you with your housing project.

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