Ongoing Maintenance

This purpose of this section is to assist non-profit providers with the maintenance and repair of existing social housing.

  • Building Maintenance : Recommendations for developing a maintenance plan, plus common maintenance issues and warranty protection. 
  • Replacement Reserves : Definition of what replacements reserves are, plus how they can be used.
  • Skills Plus: Property maintenance skills training program that enables your staff to handle minor repairs instead of retaining outside contractors.
  • Green Maintenance Tips: Sustainable recommendations for non-profit operators to use for building maintenance.
  • Energy Conservation and Engagement Toolkit : Provides practical steps for the the reduction of energy use and related utility costs through a tenant engagement program.
  • Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program:  Intended to help non-profit housing providers make a variety of energy upgrades to enhance tenant comfort and safety, realize ongoing energy savings, and take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Who to Contact : List of Non-Profit Porfolio Managers. 
Construction Standards & Procurement
For more information on support resources available for non-profit providers going through the construction process, including information on construction standards, master specification documents, and guidelines for procurement during construction.