Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative
The Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative (SFRPHI), a funding stream of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS), makes surplus federal real properties available to community organizations, the not-for-profit sector, and other levels of government for projects to help prevent and reduce homelessness.
Provincial, territorial and municipal governments and agencies, including public health and educational institutions with the agreement of their provincial/territorial government, are eligible recipients of properties under SFRPHI. Community-based organizations, and in some cases housing cooperatives with valid non-profit charters, with the written agreement of their municipality/town, are also eligible.
Eligible activities under SFRPHI can include investments in transitional, supportive, longer-term housing (rental or home ownership), and related support and emergency services. The primary purpose of these investments is to help individuals gain access to longer-term housing, stable support, and to prevent and reduce homelessness. Recipients of these properties must agree to maintain these activities for 15 years.
Partners in Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative are the Homelessness Partnering Secretariat of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
Applying for properties under SFRPHI
To find out about available SFRPHI properties in your region and how to submit a proposal, please review the List of Available SFRPHI Properties.
Examples of completed projects
- McIntyre House
Souris, Prince Edward Island - Old Post Office
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta - Wigwamen Waabnong
Toronto, Ontario