CMHC and Accessibility

Learn more about Apartment 303’s features — like its adaptable layouts, furniture and fixtures designed for seniors and people with disabilities.

Read about this centrally located 3-story building with 40 affordable, accessible, and energy-efficient apartments for individuals with disabilities.

Gain insight into precision-built homes with universal design for aging in place, combining affordability, functionality and safety for all residents.

Discover this 60-unit development that includes 54 affordable one-bedroom apartments, 19 of which are fully accessible, with 10 units reserved for veterans through Royal Canadian Legion referrals.

Learn more about this 60-unit, 4-story apartment offering accessible housing for seniors, people with disabilities, and other priority groups, including 50 affordable units.

Explore ways to help low-income senior renters stay in stable housing and age in place by tackling non-financial challenges and finding sustainable community housing solutions.

Ideas from builders, advocates, and policymakers on how to make visitable housing more common.

Highlighting 11 innovative multi-unit buildings across Canada that meet diverse housing needs at market-level costs.

Looking at the costs of adding accessibility features to affordable housing.

Explore the housing conditions of visible minority households, especially those in core housing need.

We’re focused on making things accessible and inclusive by removing barriers to create fair environments, services and opportunities for everyone.

Our 2023–2025 Accessibility Plan outlines our commitment to enhancing accessibility across CMHC, with a promise to go further whenever possible.