About Us
WHo We are
Housing Our University Students Equitably or HOUSE, is a non-profit housing organization that builds and operates affordable student on or near post-secondary campuses across English Canada.
HOUSE was founded by student housing activists and incorporated in 2021. HOUSE is owned/operated by student unions via member chapters across english Canada.
We utilize a unique approach that aims to mobilize social finance tools to build non-profit housing projects. HOUSE follows a tried and tested building model inspired AND ADVISED by the Quebecois based NON-PROFIT DEVELOPER UTILE, who has raised over $500 million dollars to develop affordable student housing in quebec.
HOUSE works in collaboration with post-secondary institutions, governmental and the real estate sector to develop this housing and directs the process from beginning to end.
What We Do
HOUSE works within the framework of three intersections of action that make our projects fruitful and successful: Advocacy, Development and Operations.
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HOUSE advocates for Canadian students in both individual and institutional capacities. Using our research findings, we advocate for increased affordable student housing resources from municipal, provincial, and federal governments, tenant and housing rights, and increased development of affordable student housing.
operations
HOUSE, working with our post-secondary institutional partners, operates affordable non-profit student housing. We handle all aspects of property management, including resident recruitment and intake, resident life programming, and building maintenance.
Based on Quebec-based student housing developer UTILE’s proven development model, HOUSE is working alongside post-secondary institutions and student unions across Canada to develop affordable student housing. HOUSE staff members aid student unions in creating housing committees to help advocate for student housing to their post-secondary institutions. These committees then run levy referenda, and the resulting funds are used to fill the gap in financing toward building affordable student housing.
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memberships & Partnerships
HOUSE is a proud member of pioneering organizations that share our commitment and play pivotal roles in advancing affordable housing, advocating for non-profit housing and fostering community relationships to create equitable housing solutions.
