Apply for the 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. West Alliston, Ontario L9R 1W1 Phone: 435-4900	Orillia Housing Resource Centre 169 Front Street, Suite 215 Orillia, Ontario L3V 4S8 Phone: 325-3883
Community Reach North Simcoe 850 Hartman Drive, Unit 104 Midland, Ontario Phone: 528-6999	Georgian Triangle Housing Resource Centre 115 Hurontario Street, Suite 105 Collingwood, Ontario Phone: 445-0643 Fax: 445-1425
Barrie Housing Support Services 39 Fraser Court Barrie, Ontario L4N 5J5 Phone: 739-0485