In December, 2000, the Province of Ontario passed the Social Housing Reform Act, making local governments responsible for social housing programs, including non-profit housing.

ONPHA has developed resources to help make the system work—for tenants, for housing providers, and for municipalities.

What's The Buzz?
The issues that are being talked about in municipalities right now.

Municipal Decisions Online
Information on the municipal scene. ONPHA members and associate members can:

• Scan how each of Ontario's 47 Service Managers have made local decisions on co-ordinated access, financial testing, occupancy standards—over a dozen issues in all. Searchable by issue, or by Service Manager.

• Read ONPHA's summary of the issues, and download ONPHA information sheets.

• Contact your local network liaison, and the municipal staff making housing decisions.

Benchmark Analysis Tool
ONPHA has created a very helpful, easy-to-use Online Benchmark Analysis Tool which gives you the potential impact of your raw benchmark data on your subsidy and operating budget!

Background on municipal devolution
The history, the terminology, and the framework for the transfer of social housing administration to the local level.

Municipal Outreach Resources
Ideas, sample letters and brochures to help our members reach out to their municipal Service Managers.

Local Network Resources
Resources to help networks organize themselves.

Questions about municipalities and social housing? News to spread? Contact ONPHA's Municipal Outreach Team