Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) is a community-based, tenant and member directed, non-profit housing organization. Our mission is to create, maintain and promote housing for low and moderate income people.
CCOC owns and operates a variety of properties in the City of Ottawa that provide housing to over 2000 residents. We charge a wide range of rents, with some tenants paying rent geared to their income, and other tenants paying market level rents.
From modest beginnings in 1974, CCOC has grown into one of the largest private non-profit housing corporations in Canada. We continue to be run by dedicated volunteers who believe in the basic idea that everyone should have control over their housing.
CCOC is directed and controlled by volunteers. Our organization is structured into six committees and departments overseen by the Board of Directors. Members of the Board and it’s committees are all volunteers, some are tenants of CCOC, some are community members.
The Board of Directors is responsible for all CCOC activities. There are 14 members of the Board, each is elected by the CCOC membership for a two year term. All of our volunteer committees report to the Board of Directors. Each committee provides background information on their department and recommendations to the Board.
Volunteer committees are listed below with the department they direct:
The Development Committee deals with the development, acquisition and financing of new properties. They are the creative bunch who look for clever ways to create new housing.
The Development Department works to acquire and build new CCOC properties. They also keep a close eye on regulations and city planning to make sure CCOC can continue to grow and offer new affordable housing.
The Membership & Communications Committee deals with communications with CCOC tenants and the community. They work to involve tenants in issues such as community safety, recycling and energy conservation.
The Membership & Communications Department produces CCOC’s publications, including the monthly newsletter and the annual calendar & tenant handbook, and manages the website. The M & C Department works to develop and maintain healthy communities for tenants and in our neighbourhoods on issues such as community safety, recycling, energy conservation and gardening.
The Finance Committee deals with the financial administration of CCOC, its investments and long-term viability. If you like numbers and balance sheets this committee is for you.
The Finance Department collects rent and issues receipts to tenants. They also manage CCOC’s budgets, maintain financial records and look after our computer systems.
The Property Management Committee deals with the overall maintenance of CCOC properties. If it has anything to do with fixing stuff this committee is responsible.
The Maintenance Department takes care of repairs in your unit and is responsible for the care and repair of all of CCOC’s properties. CCOC Maintenance staff oversee landscapers, painters, plumbers and other contractors, do most of the repairs in or around the buildings including in your unit, and keep the common areas of the buildings clean.
The Rental Committee monitors vacancies and turnovers, develops rental and parking policies and recommends market rent changes. This committee makes decisions that have a big impact on all of our tenants.
The Rental Department is responsible for renting out CCOC units and the administration of subsidy programs and rental policies. They also deal with parking and the CCOC custodians.
Interested in serving on a CCOC committee or standing for election to the Board of Directors?
Learn about volunteering with CCOC
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