Housing
Housing
Opening Doors to Housing Affordability
Learn about federal programs to increase the supply of all types of housing and help you afford your home.
Services and information

Buying a home
First-time home buying incentives, determining your budget, saving for a home, and securing a mortgage.
Renting a home
Renting an apartment or house and landlord-tenant relations.
Owning and maintaining a home
Managing housing costs, home renovations, and financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades.
Solving the housing crisis
Canada's Housing Plan aims to make housing more attainable and affordable for Canadians.
Housing incentives
Housing benefits and rebates and financial support for home repairs.
Housing insecurity
Homelessness strategies and programs, and human rights.
Community housing
Funding and tools for community housing providers.
Housing for specific groups
Seniors, newcomers, Indigenous peoples, veterans and military.
Housing industry
Project funding, housing market research, construction research, industry innovation and events.
Opening doors to housing affordability
Thanks to government programs and initiatives, we're opening doors to home ownership, better rental options, and home upgrades.
Transcription – Opening doors to housing affordability
Many Canadians are facing housing challenges. Renting can be expensive. A down payment can feel out of reach, and if you do own, it can be tough to keep up with maintenance. Everyone deserves a place to call home at a price they can afford.
The Government of Canada has programs that help open doors to housing affordability.
Learn more canada.ca/housing.
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