The City’s Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) Program was launched in 2021 to support the acquisition, renovation and refinancing of rental homes by non-profit housing providers, including Indigenous housing providers, co-operatives and community land trusts. The program protects rental housing at-risk of redevelopment, converting units into permanently affordable non-profit rental housing.
Since 2021, MURA has awarded $165 million in funding to 21 community housing providers to preserve the affordability of more than 1,000 rental homes in 34 projects across the city.
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In addition to protecting existing rental properties and creating permanent affordable rental homes, MURA:
Eligible applicants include:
Eligible properties include apartment buildings and multi-tenant houses (also known as rooming houses).
To support Toronto’s commitment to truth, justice and reconciliation, and create more “For Indigenous, By Indigenous” housing outcomes, 20 per cent of the annual MURA funding is provided to Indigenous-led housing organizations.
MURA is implemented through an annual open call for proposals process to select and pre-qualify non-profit housing providers. Once approved, groups are provided with a conditional letter of commitment for funding from the City. Funding for deposits and pre-acquisition work will be provided to pre-qualified organizations, allowing them to move quickly to secure properties available for purchase.
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Through the 2022 MURA request for proposal process, the City awarded $24.6 million to six community housing providers.
| Recipient Organization | Funding Awarded | # of Homes Acquired | City Ward Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Wigwamen Inc. | $2.4M | 12 | 5 |
| 2. Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust | $5.4M | 36 | 4 |
| 3. Houselink/Mainstay | $4.0M | 26 | 12 |
| 4. Ecuhome Corporation | $5.6M | 30 | 19 |
| 5. Raising the Roof | $3.18M | 16 | 5 |
| 6. St. Jude Community Homes | $4.0M | 20 | 19 |
Through the 2023 MURA request for proposal process, the City awarded $39.5 million to nine community housing providers. One recipient organization is not listed below as they have not completed the purchase of a property.
| Recipient Organization | Funding Awarded | # of Homes Acquired | City Ward Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Wigwamen Inc. | $2.2M | 11 | 8 |
| 2. WoodGreen | $7.8M | 52 | 4 |
| 3. Na-Me-Res | $2.4M | 12 | 14 |
| 4. HOTT | $4.367M | 22 | 11 |
| 5. Fred Victor | $6.0M | 30 | 20 |
| 6. Raising the Roof | $5,479,057 | 28 | 20 |
| 7. Good Shepherd | $4.5M | 31 | 12 |
| 8. Houselink/Mainstay | $4.0M | 27 | 12 |
Through the 2024 MURA request for proposal process, the City awarded $102 million in grant funding to 17 community housing providers, representing 19 properties and over 700 rental homes. More detailed information will be provided as the successful recipients complete the purchase of properties.
Reports to City Council regarding the MURA program:
New Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) Program to Protect Existing Affordable Rental Homes (December 2021)
Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) Program Update (January 2025)
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