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What is CSU Toronto?

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What is CSU Toronto?

The Community Safety Unit (CSU) is a team of 99 Community Patrol Officers that are responsible for: Delivering Toronto Community Housing safety programs for residents, Securing Toronto Community Housing buildings, and. Providing corporate security.

Who owns Toronto housing?

the City of Toronto
We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in​ a non-profit manner. Toronto Community Housing has 2,100 buildings​ and 50 million square feet of residential space, which represent a $9 billion public asset.

How many units does Toronto Community Housing have?

60,000 rental housing units
is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second-largest in North America. The City corporation owns and manages approximately 60,000 rental housing units in over 2,100 buildings across Toronto.

What is Metro housing Canada?

Metro Vancouver Housing provides safe and affordable rental homes for more than 9,400 people on 49 sites across the Metro Vancouver region. Our sites are diverse, mixed-income communities that include families, seniors and people with disabilities.

Is Toronto a community housing government?

TCHC is wholly owned by the municipal government, with its operating funding coming from rental payments, subsidies from the city, and other income.

Who qualifies for affordable housing Toronto?

You are eligible for subsidized housing if:

  • Each member of your household is either a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a refugee claimant;
  • At least one household member is 16 years or older;

Who lives in Toronto Community Housing?

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is the largest social housing provider in Canada. Almost 60,000 low- and moderate- income households call TCHC home.

Who is the largest landowner in Toronto?

the City of Toronto itself
The biggest landholder in Toronto is the City of Toronto itself. The municipality owns more than 7,000 properties, either directly or indirectly. They are conservatively valued at about $18 billion.

How long is the wait for Toronto Community Housing?

There is currently a long waiting list for applicants with a chronological ranking. An applicant can expect to wait: seven years or more for a bachelor unit. 12 years or more for a one-bedroom unit.

How long is the waiting list for subsidized housing in Ontario?

7 to 10 years
There are waiting lists for subsidized housing across Ontario. In some areas, the waiting list is 7 to 10 years. In other places the wait is shorter. Generally, people who have been on the waiting list longer will be offered housing first.