Office Municipal D'habitation De Montreal

What Office Municipal D'habitation De Montreal does

Office Municipal d'Habitation de Montréal (OMHM) is a municipal public housing authority established in 1974 under Quebec legislation (S-8 r.1) to manage and administer social housing on the Island of Montreal. It operates the largest social housing portfolio in Quebec, serving low-income households through three core programs: low-rent housing (HLM) with rent set at 25% of household income plus charges; the Supplément au loyer (PSL) rent supplement program administered in partnership with private landlords; and AccèsLogis subsidy administration for Coop and OBNL housing organizations. Eligible tenants are allocated units through a centralized eligibility list governed by the Règlement sur l'attribution des logements à loyer modique.

OMHM's service ecosystem is anchored by the omhm.qc.ca digital platform, which provides online housing applications, eligibility rank verification, a housing directory across all Montreal boroughs, repair request forms, and Coop/OBNL subsidy management. A 365-day, 7 a.m.–11 p.m. call centre (514-872-6646) with overnight on-duty emergency coverage handles repair requests, lease management, and security services. The organization employs 200+ maintenance staff and approximately 100 management personnel across customer service, housing allocation, community development, IT, communications, security, property management, renovation, and human resources. Community development functions include youth engagement programs (Le Mouv, Le Rebond, Atelier 850), tenant participation initiatives, and partnerships with community organizations.

OMHM is funded through a combination of federal and Quebec housing program subsidies (via the Société d'habitation du Québec), municipal contributions, and tenant rents. A related nonprofit foundation, Fondation La Clé, supports social housing and tenant welfare initiatives. The organization also operates the Résidences EnHarmonie sub-brand for affordable housing with services for seniors, and is pursuing climate and energy transition initiatives across its housing stock alongside major renovation programs originated under the 'Les HLM de demain' initiative.

Name

Office Municipal D'habitation De Montreal

Legal name

Office municipal d'habitation de Montréal

Website

https://omhm.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Office Municipal d'Habitation de Montréal (OMHM) is the municipal public housing authority that manages Quebec's largest social housing portfolio, providing low-rent housing, rent supplement programs, and subsidy administration to low-income households across the Island of Montreal.

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NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Social Services (8300), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Social housing management
• Rent supplement programs
• Affordable housing services
• Tenant housing support
• Public housing authority

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tenant rental income: Rent is calculated as 25% of all household members' income plus charges. This income-based rental model is the primary revenue stream from tenants occupying OMHM-managed housing units.
2. Government funding and subsidies: As a public housing authority (Office municipal d'habitation), OMHM receives government funding to operate social housing programs including AccèsLogis subsidies for Coop and OBNL housing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OMHM manages and administers subsidized social housing on the Island of Montreal, operating low-rent HLM units and the Supplément au loyer (PSL) rent supplement program. Core services include online housing application processing, eligibility list management, rent calculation at 25% of household income, property maintenance, a 365-day call centre, community development programs, and AccèsLogis subsidy administration for cooperative and non-profit housing partners.

Product overview

OMHM operates as a public social housing authority managing subsidized housing and rent supplement programs across Montreal Island. The organization offers a digital service ecosystem consisting of an online housing application portal for applicants seeking low-rent apartments (HLM), a housing directory for locating available units, and the Rent Supplement Program (PSL) enabling private landlords to participate in subsidized housing. Additional services include a call center operational 365 days annually, video educational resources on maintenance and community matters, and a subsidy management platform for cooperative and non-profit housing organizations. The portfolio also encompasses commercial space rental (approximately 80 spaces) and partnerships with private market housing search tools.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Résidences EnHarmonie: Affordable housing with services for seniors operated by OMHM

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Private landlords (PSL program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate property owners on the Island of Montreal partner with OMHM through the Supplément au loyer (PSL) rent supplement program. Landlords offer their units for allocation to households on OMHM's waiting lists. OMHM pays the full rent amount until a lease is signed, with monthly subsidies minimizing landlords' loss of rental income.
• Coop and OBNL housing organizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative and non-profit housing organizations (Coop/OBNL) that manage housing units for low-income households. These organizations have agreements with OMHM to administer AccèsLogis subsidies through the Service des programmes de supplément au loyer. OMHM provides training, guides, and webcasts to help these partners manage subsidized tenants.
• Youth organizations and community groupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious youth organizations operate within OMHM buildings, including the Atelier 850 in Petite-Bourgogne. These community partners provide youth services and programs within the housing communities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: CMHC is Canada's federal housing agency and a major funder of social housing. Comparable as the federal counterpart providing financing, subsidies, and policy direction that OMHM and similar provincial/municipal authorities depend on.
• Société d'habitation du Québec: SHQ is the Quebec provincial housing agency that funds and oversees OMHM. Comparable as the provincial counterpart that administers affordable housing programs, AccèsLogis subsidies, and social housing policy across Quebec.
• BC Housing: BC Housing is British Columbia's provincial housing authority, managing subsidized and supported housing across the province. Comparable to OMHM as a public-sector housing authority administering affordable housing and rent supplement programs.

Direct peers

• Calgary Housing Company: Calgary Housing Company is Calgary's municipal housing provider managing affordable housing units and rent supplement programs. Comparable to OMHM as a municipal-level public housing authority operating within a single Canadian city.
• Ottawa Community Housing: Ottawa Community Housing is the municipal social housing provider in Ottawa, operating a portfolio of subsidized housing units for low-income tenants. Closely comparable to OMHM in scale, mandate, and operational model as a Canadian municipal housing authority.
• Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency: VAHA is the City of Vancouver's affordable housing agency, coordinating development and management of affordable housing across the city. Comparable to OMHM as a municipal entity focused on affordable housing delivery within a major Canadian city.
• Toronto Community Housing Corporation: TCHC is Canada's largest municipal social housing provider, managing subsidized housing for low-income households in Toronto. Directly comparable to OMHM as a City-mandated public housing authority operating HLM-equivalent portfolio at scale.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity Canada: Habitat for Humanity Canada is a nonprofit affordable housing provider building subsidized housing for low-income families. Comparable to OMHM's mission of affordable housing delivery, though operating through a nonprofit model rather than a municipal authority.

Regional players

• Régie du logement du Québec: The Régie du logement (now part of the Tribunal administratif du logement) is the Quebec residential tenancy tribunal that governs landlord-tenant relations including for HLM. Relevant to OMHM as the regulatory body overseeing lease and tenancy matters for its housing stock.
• La Société Locative de l'Est de Montréal (SLEM): SLEM is a Montreal-based nonprofit housing manager operating subsidized housing in eastern Montreal. Comparable to OMHM as a local operator of affordable housing units in the same metropolitan market, often through Coop/OBNL subsidy arrangements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Office-municipal-dhabitation-de-Montr%C3%A9al-512719808894806
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1920733/admin

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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