Office municipal d'habitation de Trois-Rivières

What Office municipal d'habitation de Trois-Rivières does

Office municipal d'habitation de Trois-Rivières (OMHTR) is a public non-profit municipal housing office established in 1969 under Quebec's Housing Act, headquartered in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The organization manages a portfolio of over 1,800 subsidized dwellings across nearly 50 property complexes in Trois-Rivières, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Saint-Boniface, and MRC des Chenaux, serving low-income families, single persons, autonomous seniors, and persons with disabilities through three core programs: HLM (Habitations à Loyer Modique) social housing, AccèsLogis transitional/supportive housing, and PSL rent supplements.

The business model is fundamentally a public-sector model: tenant rent is statutorily set at 25% of gross household income, and operating deficits are covered through funding conventions with three levels of government (Ville de Trois-Rivières, Société d'habitation du Québec, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation). Capital projects are financed through joint federal-provincial-municipal grants, as illustrated by the CAD $9M+ Projet Dorval commitment in November 2025. Distribution is direct-to-tenant via a formal eligibility-verified application process and a waiting-list allocation system. Specialized subsidiary programs include the 27-unit Trifluvia building (AccèsLogis Volet III with up to 5 years of social accompaniment for individuals with life-transition projects) and the SARL housing search assistance service launched in 2022.

OMHTR's technical differentiator is sustainable construction: the 2009 ÉcoLogis Karine-O'Cain was the first HLM in Canada to receive LEED Platinum certification, and subsequent projects such as "5 Coins" continue the wood-frame, energy-efficient building approach. Since 2008, OMHTR has also operated the Centre de services en habitation de la Mauricie (CSHM), a regional technical services hub providing building health assessments, intervention planning, and project management to other Mauricie housing offices. The organization is governed by an 8-member board (3 municipal appointees, 1 MRC des Chenaux appointee, 2 tenant-elected, 2 ministerial appointees) and is led by General Manager Daniel Girard.

Name

Office municipal d'habitation de Trois-Rivières

Legal name

Office municipal d'habitation de Trois-Rivières

Website

https://omhtr.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public non-profit municipal housing office in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, managing over 1,800 subsidized dwellings (HLM, AccèsLogis, PSL) for low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities, funded by federal, provincial, and municipal government contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing / Public Housing

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Social housing management
• Subsidized affordable housing
• Rent supplement programs
• HLM housing units
• Sustainable social housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Trois-rivières

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Housing Rent Revenue: OMHTR generates revenue primarily through rent payments from tenants. Rent is calculated as 25% of household income for HLM and AccèsLogis units. The organization receives government subsidies to cover the deficit between tenant payments and actual operating costs.
2. Government Subsidies and Contributions: As a public non-profit organization subsidized by three levels of government (municipal, provincial, and federal), OMHTR receives contributions to cover operational deficits. Conventions with the Ville de Trois-Rivières and SHQ provide funding for HLM and PSL programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OMHTR is a public non-profit municipal housing office that provides subsidized social housing (HLM, AccèsLogis, PSL) to low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities across the Trois-Rivières, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Saint-Boniface, and MRC des Chenaux territories. The organization manages over 1,800 dwellings across nearly 50 property complexes, charging rent at 25% of household income with government subsidies covering operational deficits.

Product overview

OMHTR operates as a social housing management organization offering a portfolio of housing products and services. The core offering consists of HLM (Habitations à Loyer Modique) social housing units for low-income families, individuals, and seniors, with over 1,800 units across nearly 50 properties. Specialized programs include AccèsLogis Trifluvia (27 units with social support services), AccèsLogis St-Philippe (36 units), and various senior housing projects like Mission Unitaînés (100 units). The organization also provides complementary services including the Centre de services en habitation de la Mauricie (technical support for regional housing organizations), the Service d'aide à la recherche de logement (housing search assistance), and the Société trifluvienne de l'habitat charity. OMHTR manages properties across Trois-Rivières, MRC des Chenaux, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, and Saint-Boniface territories.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Trifluvia: A 27-unit AccèsLogis housing program offering subsidized rentals and individual and collective support for people with life projects such as returning to studies, training, job searching, or starting a business.
• Centre de services en habitation de la Mauricie (CSHM)

Products and services

• HLM (Habitations à Loyer Modique) Social housing units for low-income families, individuals, and seniors. OMHTR manages over 1,700 HLM units across nearly 50 properties in Trois-Rivières, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Saint-Boniface, and MRC des Chenaux. Rent is set at 25% of household income.
• AccèsLogis Trifluvia Specialized 27-unit AccèsLogis building providing subsidized housing for individuals with specific life projects (studies, training, employment, entrepreneurship) along with social support services for up to 5 years.
• AccèsLogis St-Philippe 36-unit AccèsLogis building on former church site offering universally adaptable housing units for seniors and families.
• Immeuble Dorval 20-unit social housing building in Cap-de-la-Madeleine sector with 5 universally adaptable units, offering 1, 3, and 4-bedroom configurations.
• Projet « 5 Coins » Six-story, 29-unit social housing project in downtown Trois-Rivières for single people and low-income couples, featuring wood construction, energy efficiency, and accessibility design.
• Projet Mission Unitaînées 100-unit affordable housing project for autonomous seniors, managed by OMHTR, developed in partnership with Mission Unitaînées and government stakeholders.
• ÉcoLogis Karine-O'Cain LEED Platinum certified 6-unit social housing building with eco-friendly wood construction and sustainable design features.
• Programme de supplément au loyer (PSL) Rent supplement program allowing low-income households to live in private market, cooperative, or non-profit housing while paying rent equivalent to 25% of their income.
• Centre de services en habitation de la Mauricie (CSHM) Regional services center providing technical expertise, building health assessments, multi-year intervention planning, and project management support for housing organizations in Mauricie.
• Société trifluvienne de l'habitat (STH) Non-profit charity founded by OMHTR in 2009 to construct, acquire, improve, and operate affordable housing for people living below the poverty line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55+ years of service to the community
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Mission UnitaînéscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Non-profit organization developing 100-unit affordable housing project for autonomous seniors. OMHTR will manage the completed building, representing a significant service expansion.
• Société trifluvienne de l'habitat (STH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit charity founded by OMHTR in 2009 to construct, acquire, improve, and operate subsidized housing for people living below the poverty line. STH develops complementary projects to improve quality of life for citizens.
• ÉcoLogis Karine-O'CainsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEED Platinum certified eco-building completed in 2010 with 6 one-bedroom units. First HLM in Canada to achieve LEED Platinum certification, demonstrating sustainable construction leadership.
• Regroupement des offices d'habitation du Québec (ROHQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association of social housing offices. OMHTR's president serves as ROHQ board president. OMHTR participates in annual congresses and industry events through this partnership.
• Réseau Habitat et FrancophonieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of Francophone social housing actors. OMHTR president participated in 58th annual conference in Marrakech, representing Quebec housing offices.
• CIUSSS MCQ (Integrated Health and Social Services University Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health and social services authority. One of 50+ community partners providing integrated support services to OMHTR tenants including healthcare access and social services.
• Centre d'action bénévole LaviolettesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer action center providing support services to help tenants with housing applications and community integration.
• Coopérative d'Habitation Royale ShawiniganminorOthersHousing cooperative in Mauricie served by OMHTR's Centre de services en habitation.
• OH de la Vallée de l'ÉnergieminorOthersHousing office in Shawinigan served by OMHTR's Centre de services en habitation.
• OMH La TuqueminorOthersHousing office in La Tuque served by OMHTR's Centre de services en habitation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Calgary Housing Company: Calgary's municipal housing company providing affordable rental housing to low-income households. Operates a comparable public-sector affordable housing model in a different Canadian province, serving as a regional benchmark for OMHTR's operations.
• Fédération des coopératives d'habitation de la Mauricie: Regional federation of housing cooperatives in the Mauricie region. Served by OMHTR's Centre de services en habitation de la Mauricie (CSHM) and represents an alternative affordable housing model (cooperative rather than municipal) operating in OMHTR's service territory.

Broad incumbents

• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: Canada's federal housing agency, a core financial partner of OMHTR contributing funding for affordable housing projects like Dorval and Mission Unitaînées. As the national housing policy authority, CMHC shapes the regulatory and funding environment within which OMHTR operates.
• Toronto Community Housing Corporation: Canada's largest social housing provider, managing ~2,200 buildings and ~58,000 units in Toronto. Comparable to OMHTR in mandate (publicly-funded subsidized housing) but operates at much larger scale with similar income-based rent structures.
• Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency: Vancouver's city-owned housing agency focused on developing and managing affordable housing. Operates in a similar role to OMHTR but in a much higher-cost real estate market, providing a useful benchmark for sustainable construction approaches like OMHTR's LEED-certified projects.
• Société d'habitation du Québec: The provincial housing authority that oversees and funds OMHTR's HLM and PSL programs. As the broader incumbent administering Quebec's entire affordable housing system, SHQ directly governs OMHTR's regulatory and funding framework.

Others

• Regroupement des offices d'habitation du Québec: Provincial association representing Quebec's network of housing offices, with OMHTR's president serving as ROHQ board president. Acts as an industry consortium and advocacy body for OMHTR and similar municipal housing offices across Quebec.
• Mission Unitaînées: Non-profit organization partnered with OMHTR to develop 100 units of affordable senior housing (groundbreaking Dec 2025). Functions as a co-development partner rather than a direct competitor, but operates in adjacent affordable housing development space in the same region.

Direct peers

• Office municipal d'habitation de Montréal: Montreal's municipal housing office, the largest in Quebec, managing tens of thousands of HLM units. Operates the same Quebec Housing Act mandate as OMHTR but at much greater scale, providing a direct comparator for OMHTR's operating model and service offering.
• Ottawa Community Housing: Ottawa's municipal housing corporation managing approximately 15,000 community housing units. Operates a similar public corporation model under provincial legislation, providing subsidized rental housing to low-income tenants with rent-geared-to-income structures comparable to OMHTR's 25%-of-income model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/omh3r/?hl=fr

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Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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