Update form the Charities Directorate - Affordable Housing


On October 27, 2024, the Charities Directorate released an update to their guidance on “the relief of poverty” that will impact charities dedicated to that purpose. 

 

Notably:
22. To determine whether person or household is eligible for affordable housing in a particular community or area, a charity can use provincial, or municipal criteria that are consistent with Government of Canada funded affordable housing programs across Canada, such as:

Examples of criteria that are consistent with Government of Canada funded affordable housing programs across Canada
23. Applying selection criteria and processes can involve collecting and analysing the following information:

  • employment income and status
  • total household income (including pension, social assistance, child support, spousal support)
  • number of dependents
  • value of assets (for example, investments and registered retirement savings plans)
  • medical expenses
  • child care expenses
  • commuting expenses to and from employment

 

You can read the complete updated guidance here.