Aug 12, 2026
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CMHC publishes Social and Affordable Housing Survey

August 12, 2026

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has published the results of the 2025 Social and Affordable Housing Survey - Rental Structures (SAHS-RS).

This survey collects respondent and administrative data on an important part of Canada's housing continuum: social and affordable rental-tenure housing. Information collected includes:

  • Number of units
  • Information on both ownership and administrative body
  • Vacancy rates
  • Average rents
  • Funding sources
  • Rent determination mechanism
  • Building age, condition and repair needs

Data is collected across Canada using administrative sources and results are available at both the provincial and centre level.

For more information

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
700 Montreal Road
Ottawa Ontario
Canada K1A 0P7
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca


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