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Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)

What is a CHO?

The Community Homes for Opportunity program is the modernised successor (introduced in 2020) to Ontario's long-standing Homes for Special Care program, which dates back to 1966. CHO homes provide private residential settings — within real family homes — for adults living with serious mental illness. The program operates through local mental health service providers, primarily branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), who act as the liaison between the homeowner and the tenants.

How Tenants Are Placed

Tenant placement is managed entirely by the designated local CHO service provider for each region — the homeowner does not source or select residents directly. A support worker assists residents with goal-setting, appointments, financial management, and community participation.

Revenue & Payment

Rent is paid monthly, directly from the CHO service provider to the homeowner — not collected from individual tenants. This creates a stable, government-backed revenue stream.

Owner Responsibilities

• Providing three meals per day plus snacks
• 24-hour on-site supervision by staff with a Vulnerable Sector Police Check and First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Providing a furnished home including each resident's bedroom
• Housekeeping (and laundry where needed)
• Medication tracking and oversight
• Compliance with Fire Department, Public Health, and Residential Tenancies Act requirements

Why CHO Homes Appeal to Investors

• Stable government-backed revenue
• Long-term tenant placements
• Relatively straightforward staffing and licensing requirements
• Strong community agency relationships