Apply for Rent Supplement or Housing Allowance Page ContentThe County's Rent Supplement Program is a rent subsidy paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant. Rent subsidies vary in amount depending on tenant income source, and are currently 5-years in duration.Tenant Eligibilitymust be on (or eligible to be on) the Social Housing Waiting Listincome cannot exceed 'Household Income Limits' as established by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housingcannot be related to the owner/landlord/managing agentother eligibility criteria may applyUnit Eligibilityself-contained with its own kitchen and bathing facilities;is approved for its intended use as a residential rental unit;complies with applicable fire and building code;rental amount is within program guidelines for the area and size of unit;the Landlord is willing to enter into a funding agreement with the County of Simcoe, and administer the tendency in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.not eligible: rooms for rent, hostels, group home/congregate living arrangements, long term care and retirement homesHow to ApplyRent Supplement Program applications are completed and submitted through our community partners:Empower SimcoeCONTACTCommunity Services(Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood and Midland)(Alliston, Bradford and South Simcoe area)(705) 739-0485(705) 435-4900Please note funding is limited and that this program is not always open to new applications.