Otter Housing Association is a non-profit
Originating in the town of Port Rexton, OHA recognizes the housing barriers that youth (ages 18-35) face when living in a tourism-driven community. These barriers include: shortage of long-term rentals, lack of winterized homes and high market-value properties. Such obstacles go hand-in-hand with youth’s inadequate equity and seasonal incomes.
We are passionate about
What We Do
Promote access to decent, affordable housing in Port Rexton NL through planning, development, construction and operation of such facilities
Initiate and support new affordable housing projects in cooperation with individuals and community stakeholders
Work in partnership with other housing associations and communities to create affordable and sustainable housing outside of Port Rexton
Develop knowledge and expertise around funding, design and operation of affordable housing
Advocate for and educate the wider community about affordable housing and offer consultancy to other agencies
Pursue, develop and advocate for green housing with respect to design, building materials, sustainability and construction
Our Business Principals &
how we do it
OHA’s intentions and operations between our Board, staff, volunteers, community, and other stakeholders are and must remain transparent. We value trust and open communication in our relationships.
OHA sources local products and services whenever possible. We appreciate small businesses and local entrepreneurs and look to support these ventures when carrying out our own business.
OHA is committed to conducting business with responsible and forward-looking practices. Our decisions prioritize the needs of future generations in respect to climate change.
OHA strives for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our systems, processes, policies, and day-to-day operations.
OHA reinvests and advocates for our neighbors; community is at the forefront of our minds in every decision.
OHA offers a patient and supportive atmosphere when educating our Directors, staff, and wider network as we navigate through rural affordable housing.
Land Acknowledgement
OHA respectfully acknowledges the land on which we gather and alter as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk. We acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi’kmaq and acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We strive for respectful partnerships with all peoples of this province as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation to honour this beautiful land together. We open our hearts and minds to the past and commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.
Get to know us
Who We Are
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Made Possible By Our
Partnerships
Website Photography credits to Dru Kennedy, Fishers Loft Inn, Jeff Smith, & Dan Otis
The Latest
OHA Updates
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Forging Ahead
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OHA has been busy working through our land survey and completing funding applications. In partnership with the Town of Port Rexton, we have submitted an…
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Atlantic Social Impact Exchange Summit
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In September 2023, Olivia joined Atlantic Canada’s social entrepreneurs and change-makers at the Social Impact Exchange Summit for three days of networking and knowledge-sharing. Thank…
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Otters in the UK
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In March 2023, Olivia and David headed across the pond to make connections with housing projects and communities in the UK. We are pleased to…