Dufferin County Community Services
Housing Program and Services
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Record #:
CWL0193
Last Modified:
06 May 2024
Last Full Update:
08 Mar 2024
Record Details
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | Housing Access Dufferin |
| Description | Housing Programs and Services in Dufferin County •rent geared-to-income (RGI) assistance known as subsidized housing - the rent is based on approximately 30% of their gross monthly income with adjustments for utilities. •"affordable" units the rent is based on approximately 80% of the market rent for the community •market rents units are set below the average market rent for the community • homelessness prevention program-low income residents of Dufferin County may be eligible for financial assistance to help find or keep housing •home ownership program-designed to provide moderate income households with an interest free down payment assistance loan/second mortgage to help purchase a home •Ontario renovates-financial assistance for low to moderate income homeowner or renter household with modifications and for accessibility and necessary home repairs •residents of Dufferin County experiencing difficulty paying rent or utilities may be eligible for financial assistance through: Housing Stability program (help find or keep housing), Low-Income Energy Assistance Program - LEAP (customers of Hydro One and/Enbridge may qualify, phone 1-855-487-5327), Ontario Electricity Support Program - OESP (intended to provide provide monthly bill payment support to low income customers) For more information on the program visit website at www.dufferincounty.ca to download an application or contact Housing Access Dufferin (HAD) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Application | To apply to the RGI waitlist * By phone at 519-941-6991 * Pick-up an application at 30 Centre Street, Orangeville or Mel Lloyd Centre in Shelburne * Application and verification documents will be reviewed for eligibility * Eligible applicants are then placed on the Centralized Waiting List for Dufferin County |
| Fees | For some programs |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dawson Rd and Broadway |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 519-941-6991 ext 2021 |
| Fax | 519-941-0271 |
| communityservicesinfo@dufferincounty.ca | |
| Website | www.dufferincounty.ca/services/community-services |
| Primary Contact | Ashley Currie, Housing Services Supervisor; Email: acurrie@dufferincounty.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Laurie Taylor and Allison Hajer, Housing Access Dufferin Program Assistants; Email: lataylor@dufferincounty.ca, ahajer@dufferincounty.ca |
| Primary Executive | Anna McGregor, Community Services Director; Phone: 519-941-6991 ext 2003; Email: amcgregor@dufferincounty.ca |
Other Details
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Government ; Housing ; Housing cooperatives ; Low income housing ; Registries |