Housing Options in Ottawa

Should I Stay or Should I Move?

It is a big decision to move or change your living arrangements at any stage of life, but especially when you are older. Planning now, before a crisis forces you to move, can make the decision easier and ensure you will be happy with your choice. Download The Age-Friendly Housing Search Checklist here!

A Guide for Older Adults – Updated 2021

This Guide will help you better understand your housing options and make informed decisions about where you want to live now and in the future.

Housing Resources

City of Ottawa Housing
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/social-services/housing

Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain
(formerly Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN))
310-2222 (no area code required)
http://healthcareathome.ca/champlain

Social Housing Registry of Ottawa
613-526-2088
www.housingregistry.ca

Landlord and Tenant Board
1-888-332-3234
www.ltb.gov.on.ca

Action Housing (East Ottawa)
613-562-8219
https://action-logement.ca/en/action-housing/

Ontario Retirement Communities Association
1-888-263-5556
www.orcaretirement.com

Housing Help (West Ottawa)
613-563-4532
https://action-logement.ca/en/housing-help/

Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority
1-855-ASK-RHRA (1-855-275-7472)
www.rhra.ca

Ontario Ministry Health and Long-Term Care
Home Community and Residential Care Services
www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ltc/

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
1-800-668-2642
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca

To book a presentation on the Housing Guide, contact us at afo@coaottawa.ca.

A Resource List for Older Adults

This resource list was compiled by the Council on Aging’s Age-Friendly Housing Committee. It includes the resources in the Housing Guide to consult for more information.