Housing Retention Program

Financial assistance is available to assist residents who are at risk of losing their rental housing or having their energy disconnected. The Rent Arrears Assistance and Emergency Energy Arrears Assistance programs are available to residents of Simcoe County, with the exception of those who are eligible to receive assistance through Ontario Works.

How to apply

The Housing Resource Centres will complete applications and provide case management, information and referrals. Simcoe County residents wishing to apply for these programs are to contact the Housing Resource Centre in their area. Residents in the Bradford area are to contact the Housing Resource Centre in Alliston.

CONTACT Housing Support Services 39 Victoria St. East Alliston, Ontario L9R 1W1	Orillia Housing Resource Centre 35 West St. North Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B8
North Simcoe Housing Resource Centre 522 Elizabeth St. Midland, Ontario L4R 2A1	South Georgian Bay Housing Resource Centre 115 Hurontario St., Suite #105 Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 2L9
Regional Housing Support Services 39 Fraser Court Barrie, Ontario L4N 5J5

For information or to arrange an appointment at any of the above offices, please call:

Housing Retention Program

How to apply​

(705) 739-0485 or 1-833-726-9082 (Toll-Free).

How to apply