Master Leasing is an alternative form of leasing. The landlord or property owner will enter into a commercial lease with HousingWorks Ottawa, with the understanding that Operation Come Home clients will occupy the unit.

OCH clients sign an occupancy agreement, not a lease. HousingWorks is the tenant and pays rent to the landlord every month.

To qualify, clients must be eligible to participate in City of Ottawa-funded programs intended to support housing stabilization.

HousingWorks clients are youth aged 16-24 who are vulnerable, at-risk, or currently experiencing homelessness. We define homelessness as not having access to safe or stable housing.

All clients housed in a Master Leasing unit must participate in Housing Based Case Management and receive individualized supports in order to qualify.

Clients are referred to HousingWorks through Operation Come Home’s Housing Team.

The Master Lease Agreement is a commercial lease for a three year term. A landlord guide for the agreement can be found here.

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