Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust

Providing affordable homes and
building sustainable communities
where people love to live


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We’re committed to building great communities for people in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

We’re a registered community housing provider, an affordable rental provider and a registered Progressive Home Ownership provider that supports people into affordable housing.

What’s happening

  • Affordable Rentals available now!

    We now offer Affordable Rentals for people on low incomes who cannot afford market rent but who might not qualify for social housing.

  • Rebuilding our quake shattered city

    ŌCHT has opened 15
    new complexes since 2019 as we build back, better after the Canterbury earthquakes.

  • Housing Heroes nominations open

    Housing Heroes nominations open!

    The 2024 Housing Heroes Awards will be held at a special ceremony on November 13 - and nominations are now open.

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