Self Help Housing Organization
Self Help Housing consists of 545 homes, all being 3 bedroom townhouses, which are located at the Uplands site. Each unit comes with a gas range, fenced backyard and one parking spot. The Self Help Housing Organization (SHHO) was created in 1961 to provide affordable housing for Junior NCMs posted to the NCR.
Townhouse
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519 units:
- 317 inside units, 924 sq. ft.
- 202 end units, 924 sq. ft.
Photos: Front view, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and basement
Duplex Bungalow
- 26 units: 944 sq. ft.
- priority given to CF members with a physically-challenged family member
Photos: Front view, Rear view
Eligibility:
- Eligible members must be: MCpl and below, OCdt, 2Lt, or Lt and posted to the NCR
- Class B Reservists are eligible, provided they possess at least a year-long contract
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Priority for housing is:
- Military Families and includes Single members with dependants
- Single members are placed on a separate waiting list and are offered housing when all the family housing requirements have been met.
- If while occupying a unit of SHHO, a member is promoted to the rank of Sgt/PO2, he/she is authorised to retain the Unit until the member is posted or voluntarily moves out.
Rental Costs:
The rent for the units is $656.00 plus the mandatory $8.00 community council fee for a total of $664.00. If an extra parking space is required an additional $25.00 plus taxes a month for a total of $28.25 will be charged.
The occupancy charge is deducted through Pay Allotment for Regular Force members. Reservists are required to pay by (PAD), pre-authorised debit, certified cheque or cash. Occupancy charges are due on the first of each month.
General Info:
SHHO is located at:
200 DeNiverville PrivateOttawa, ON
K1V 7N5
Office Hours: 07:45 - 16:00 hrs
Closed for Lunch between 12:00 and 12:45 hrs
Phone: (613) 521-2696
Fax: (613) 521-4574
E-mail: shhousing@bellnet.ca
