Housing Design Catalogue
Explore standardized designs to make homebuilding easier and faster.
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Learn moreFind housing finance solutions for lenders
Get reliable access to mortgage funding and insurance for residential and multi-unit properties.
ExploreDiscover the latest in housing research
Explore impartial research, data and insights to inform decisions for better housing sector outcomes.
Read moreDeliver affordable housing solutions
Find financing for developers, non-profits and governments to build housing in Canada.
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CMHC contributes to the well-being of Canada's housing system. We provide housing finance solutions and we provide lenders reliable access to mortgage funding. Our commitment extends to providing crucial research and data to inform decisions for better housing sector outcomes. And, we deliver housing programs for the Government of Canada.
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Helping the Government of Canada deliver on its commitment to make housing more affordable.
New and Noteworthy
Residential Mortgage Industry Report — Fall 2025 Edition
Discover mortgage trends, lender activity and housing finance insights.
Read now about the Residential Mortgage Industry Report — Fall 2025 EditionCMHC’s Fall 2025 Housing Supply Report
Housing starts stayed close to record highs in early 2025, but trends vary sharply across Canada’s largest cities. Explore the regional breakdown in our latest Housing Supply Report.
Learn more about CMHC’s Fall 2025 Housing Supply ReportCanada's housing supply shortages: moving to a new framework
CMHC is updating its housing supply estimates, calling for around 430,000 to 480,000 new homes per year by 2035.
Learn more about Canada's housing supply shortages2025 CMHC Mortgage Consumer Survey
Discover the economic forces shaping the Canadian mortgage market, including savings, renewals, digital tools and changing homeownership trends.
Learn moreHousing Market Outlook 2025
Explore the future of Canada's housing market based on the latest trends and indicators on new homes, resales and rentals. Gain insights on affordability, supply and other key issues in Canada's major markets to make informed housing decisions.
Read now: 2025 Housing Market OutlookFall 2024 Rental Market Report
Read our Annual Rental Market Report for detailed insights into the rental market in major Canadian cities. Explore trends, rent and vacancy rates in relation to supply and demand and the various factors influencing these trends.
Learn more about the Fall 2024 Rental Market Report