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Social and Affordable Housing Survey — Rental Structures (SAHS-RS)

This annual survey collects essential data on the features and conditions of social and affordable rental housing across Canada, helping inform housing policies and programs.

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Notice of 2026 Social and Affordable Housing Survey — Rental Structures (SAHS-RS)

From March 23 to August 14, 2026, CMHC will survey property managers and owners of community and affordable housing structures to capture characteristics of the stock.

If you need assistance, please contact:
sahsrs-elsail@cmhc-schl.gc.ca

For general inquires, please contact CMHC:
1-800-668-2642
contactcenter@cmhc.ca

We appreciate the cooperation of all participants in this survey.

Results from the Social and Affordable Housing Survey — Rental Structures

Related information

  • Social and Affordable Rental Structure Survey tables
  • Methodology for Social and Affordable Housing Survey — Rental Structures
  • Core housing need data
  • New Affordability Metric Assesses Household Ability to Afford Basic Goods

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Date Published: March 16, 2026

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