A 'rent supplement/housing allowance' is a rent subsidy that bridges the difference between what a tenant can afford to pay and the full market rent. Rent subsidies can vary in amount and duration.
Applicant Eligibility
- applicant must be on (or eligible to be on) the Social Housing Waiting List
- income cannot exceed 'Household Income Limits' as established by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- tenant cannot be related to owner/landlord/managing agent
- other eligibility criteria may be in place for specialized rent supplement/housing allowance programs
Unit eligibility
- rents cannot exceed CMHC average market rent (fully serviced)
- self-contained
- satisfactory state of repair (inspection required)
- must meet occupancy standards
- not eligible: hostels, group home/congregate living arrangements, nursing & retirement homes
How to Apply
FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM IS LIMITED. The Housing Resource Centres, located in Alliston, Barrie, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia, are charitable, non-profit organizations that provide services to those in the community who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. These centres are generally the first point of contact to apply for housing rent supplements IF funding is available. County staff will determine eligibility of households referred by the resource centres and administer the subsidies.
Housing Resource Centres
BARRIE Barrie Housing Resource Centre Empower Simcoe 39 Fraser Court, Barrie Barrie, ON L4N 5J5 To book an appointment, please call:
(705) 739-0485 |
ORILLIA Orillia Housing Resource Centre Empower Simcoe 75 Queen Street East, Lighthouse Shelter Orillia, Ontario L3V 4S8 To book an appointment, please call: (705) 739-0485 |
ALLISTON CONTACT Community Service Centre South Simcoe Town Square 39 Victoria Street East, PO Box 932 Alliston, ON L9R 1W1 To book an appointment, please call: (705) 435-4900 x206 |
COLLINGWOOD South Georgian Bay Housing Resource Centre Empower Simcoe 485 Second St Unit B Collingwood, ON L9Y 3J7 To book an appointment, please call: (705) 739-0485
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MIDLAND Midland Housing Resource Centre The Guesthouse Shelter & Community Hub Empower Simcoe 523 Elizabeth Street,
Midland, ON L4R 2A2 To book an appointment, please call:
(705) 739-0485
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