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Program is a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the City of Brantford, and the County of Brant. Through it, qualifying home buyers to receive a down payment loan of up to 5% to a maximum of $20,000
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Responsible for the administration and management of housing units and provides rent supplements within the City of Brantford and the County of Brant
Administers homelessness programs:
Municipal Housing - a division of the City of Brantford Housing Department
Administers homelessness programs:
- Ontario Renovates program - a homeowner's financial assistance home maintenance repair program, for low to moderate-income households
- B-Home (Brantford Home Ownership Made Easier) program - gives financial assistance for a down payment on a home, to low-income earners
Municipal Housing - a division of the City of Brantford Housing Department
- provides professional property management services for city-owned residential housing located within the City of Brantford and County of Brant County, including both subsidized and non-subsidized residential housing properties
- provides contract management services for municipal and private non-profit housing corporations on a fee-for-service basis
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Ontario Works
Social Assistance Services: 1-833-771-1163 Personal Case Information: 1-800-808-2268 Interactive Voice Response system (Mon-Sun 24 hrs)Office: 519-759-3330
Social Assistance Services: 1-833-771-1163
Personal Case Information: 1-800-808-2268
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Financial and employment assistance to individuals and families residing in the City of Brantford and in Brant County who are in need
Assistance includes income support for basic needs and shelter for eligible persons as well as access to benefits such as:
Ontario Works Employment supports help you become job-ready. Service Coordinators can help you access employment supports and provide more information
If you receive Ontario Works assistance and are actively involved in an employment assistance activity or have started a job, you may also be eligible to receive assistance with related expenses
Eligible low-income Brantford and Brant County residents, and residents receiving Social Assistance benefits, can get help with the cost of funerals, cremations, and burials. Eligibility is determined on the deceased person's income and assets, not the family member who is making the application
Assistance includes income support for basic needs and shelter for eligible persons as well as access to benefits such as:
- drug coverage for most of the cost of prescription drugs for eligible family members
- special diet requirements due to a medical condition
- pregnancy nutritional/breastfeeding allowance for coverage of dietary needs during pregnancy and for 12 months after delivery if breastfeeding
- health-related Items such as diabetic supplies, surgical supplies and, dressings, approved medical transportation of $15 or more per month, and a guide dog benefit
- employment-related benefits when starting a new job or employment assistance activity
Ontario Works Employment supports help you become job-ready. Service Coordinators can help you access employment supports and provide more information
If you receive Ontario Works assistance and are actively involved in an employment assistance activity or have started a job, you may also be eligible to receive assistance with related expenses
Eligible low-income Brantford and Brant County residents, and residents receiving Social Assistance benefits, can get help with the cost of funerals, cremations, and burials. Eligibility is determined on the deceased person's income and assets, not the family member who is making the application
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Helps prevent individuals and families in Brantford and Brant County from becoming homeless
The fund may be able to help with:
The fund may be able to help with:
- utility arrears
- utility deposits
- housing-related arrears
- last month's rent
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Resource centre focused on housing
Services include:
Services include:
- diversion and prevention - stabilizes those at imminent risk of homelessness to maintain their housing or find alternative accommodation through access to case management and financial supports
- financial management services - acts as homelessness prevention for voluntary and mandatory clients needing support with their finances to maintain housing stability. The service ensures the payment of rent and utilities and access to case management supports
- ID clinic - provides financial supports to obtain a birth certificate, health card and other forms of ID. Staff will help complete the applications and may help with the cost of renewal or application fees
- rapid rehousing - Immediate access to short-term case management and financial support to avoid or exit emergency accommodations into permanent housing with necessary wrap around supports
- Housing Stability Fund - program can help obtain and maintain stable housing by providing utility arrears and deposits, housing related arrears or last month's rent
- outreach - community-based support
- access to emergency shelter
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Housing department
Programs include:
Programs include:
- Housing Loan Program - assists Six Nations members in obtaining housing loans for new or renovation/repair construction purposes
- Approved Lender Loan (Bank) Program - provides Six Nations members with the option of obtaining for an on reserve home from a financial institution
- Accessibility Program - provides loans for seniors and/or physically disabled Six Nations members
- Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) - federally-funded program that addresses mandatory repairs for structurally damaged homes and for health and safety reasons
- Housing Inspections - inspections for new house construction, repairs, additions or to inspect prior to purchase
- Rental Properties - 1 to 3 bedroom units for rent
- Commercial Properties - a portfolio of commercial buildings developed to provide suitable infrastructure for Council projects, community services, and private enterprise
- Sanitation Incentive Program - assists Six Nations members in obtaining safe and environmentally friendly septic systems, cisterns and wells
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Provides financial assistance to Six Nations band members
Additional programs:
- financial assistance is made up of two parts - basic needs and shelter
Additional programs:
- Family Support Program - mandatory for all sole support parents and blended families with children from previous relationships
- Innovations - 4-week education, skills, and personal development program
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Funds may be available to:
- Assist with a missed rent payment that will lead to homelessness
- Assist with last month's rent deposit for someone who is currently experiencing homelessness
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Provides families, couples and individuals with assistance in finding and maintaining rental housing. Housing Services provides financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans or grants to eligible individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties that are leading to eviction or difficulty in securing housing.
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Affordable housing for low-income seniors, families, and adults
Services offered:
Services offered:
- rent-geared-to-income housing
- homeownership program
- ontario renovates program
- housing allowance and rental supplements
- emergency assistance
- shelter assistance
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The Rent Ready program provides financial support for utility and rent costs to people in Hamilton who have a low income or who receive support through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Rent Ready is NOT a mandatory benefit.
Rent Ready is NOT a mandatory benefit.
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A financial stability program that helps low-income individuals maintain affordable housing, by providing a small short-term interest-free loan for last month's rent. Loans are paid directly to the vendor or provider. The maximum loan is $300 and must be repaid in 12 months.
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Program helps ODSP and OW recipients and people with a low income maintain their housing by providing financial assistance.
Financial assistance is available for:
Financial assistance is available for:
- last month's rent
- rent arrears
- utility arrears
- appliances and mattresses
- bed bug prevention
- moving costs
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Offers a property tax credit to older adults who own residential property in Hamilton.
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The Residential Care Subsidy Program aims to prevent homelessness by providing for safe and affordable supported housing in a communal setting for people who require assistance with the daily activities of life.
Offers choices of housing with support options for people who would otherwise be homeless, inappropriately housed in institutions and/or shelters, or inadequately supported in other settings.
Funding is connected to individual residents on a per day basis
Offers choices of housing with support options for people who would otherwise be homeless, inappropriately housed in institutions and/or shelters, or inadequately supported in other settings.
Funding is connected to individual residents on a per day basis
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Society of St Vincent de Paul - Port Dover
Office: St. Cecilas Church (leave message) 519-426-0887 ext 4238Show More
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Emergency services to people in need
- food vouchers for local grocery store
- offer material and spiritual aid regardless of race, colour or creed
- offer eligible individuals and families help with rent and utilities in emergency situations
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Funds may be available to:
- Assist with a missed rent payment that will lead to homelessness
- Assist with last month's rent deposit for someone who is currently experiencing homelessness
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Provides families, couples and individuals with assistance in finding and maintaining rental housing. Housing Services provides financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans or grants to eligible individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties that are leading to eviction or difficulty in securing housing.
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Ontario Works, Social Housing, and Child Care Subsidy * Client Service Workers are situated in Tillsonburg, Ingersoll and Woodstock * main office is located at the Oxford County Administrative Building * for information or to apply for assistance visit the County of Oxford website
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
Oxford County Child Care Registry and Waitlist: Click Here
County of Oxford Housing Application System: Click Here
Accessibility Advisory Committee
A committee that focuses on creating a society that is open to all, including persons with disabilities.
Affordable Home Ownership Program
The program provides financial assistance to qualified low-to-moderate income households. Funding is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis, in the form of a 20-year interest-free loan registered on title and up to 5% of the purchase price of an eligible home (current maximum purchase price is $425,000).
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Affordable Home Ownership Program
Office: 519-575-4400Fax: 519-575-4026
TTY: 519-575-4608
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The Affordable Home Ownership program provides individuals and families with a loan for the 5% down payment on a home.
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Community Services Department
Office: 519-575-4400Fax: 519-883-2234
Toll Free: 519-575-4608
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The Waterloo Region Community Services Department provides resources on the topics of:
- Income Support (e.g. Ontario Works)
- Employment Services/Employment Resource Centres
- Children's Services
- Seniors Services
- Housing Services
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Funds may be available to:
- Assist with a missed rent payment that will lead to homelessness
- Assist with last month's rent deposit for someone who is currently experiencing homelessness
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Tax Rebate
Low Income Seniors Property Tax Rebate
* City of Burlington property tax rebate of $ 550 for eligible seniors (see Eligibility below)
* application deadline December 31 each year
* contact tax section or see website for more information and application form
Tax Deferrals
Note: using a tax deferral will make homeowner ineligible for tax rebate, and may have impact on other tax credits
Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Increase Deferral
* a Region of Halton program, administered by the four local municipalities, for low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities (see Eligibility below)
* allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax increases to keep payments at a constant level as long as the property is their principal residence
* accumulated total of all deferred amounts is paid when property is sold or no longer the applicant's principal residence
* application must be made annually, on or before 45 days after the mailing of the final property tax bill, which normally occurs in early June
* contact tax section or see website for more information and application form
Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program
* defers the full amount of property taxes for older adults under a certain income
* deferral is interest-free
* for more details, see full listing here
Low Income Seniors Property Tax Rebate
* City of Burlington property tax rebate of $ 550 for eligible seniors (see Eligibility below)
* application deadline December 31 each year
* contact tax section or see website for more information and application form
Tax Deferrals
Note: using a tax deferral will make homeowner ineligible for tax rebate, and may have impact on other tax credits
Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Increase Deferral
* a Region of Halton program, administered by the four local municipalities, for low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities (see Eligibility below)
* allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax increases to keep payments at a constant level as long as the property is their principal residence
* accumulated total of all deferred amounts is paid when property is sold or no longer the applicant's principal residence
* application must be made annually, on or before 45 days after the mailing of the final property tax bill, which normally occurs in early June
* contact tax section or see website for more information and application form
Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program
* defers the full amount of property taxes for older adults under a certain income
* deferral is interest-free
* for more details, see full listing here
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Stepping Stone helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness step forward on a path toward securing permanent housing in Guelph-Wellington through housing focused programs and individualized support for adults ad families.Areas of focus and service include:
- preventative action to help those at risk of homelessness
- individualized plans for those struggling to attain a long-term residence
- prevention assistance supports households in preserving their current housing situation
- diversion support assists adults and families in finding housing outside of shelter
- prevention and diversion services help stabilize current situations while assisting with a permanent housing solution
- assess needs of individuals and families through a standardized assessment tool
- assist with aquiring suitable housing
- identify intervention recommendations
- supports their transition to a case manager
- previously known as the Warming Centre
- provides coffee, shower, and overnight shelter
- accommodates up to 27 people on a first-come, first-served basis
- supported by Diversion team, Housing Stability Outreach and Housing Focused Outreach
- individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health issues and / or addiction
- Mon-Sun, 24/7 support services
- supports approximately 40 people who are experiencing homelessness
- Stepping Stone works in collaboration with community organizations to deliver mental health, addiction, and medical support to individuals staying at the shelter
- focus is to provide access to food, showers, nursing, harm reduction, and court support
- individuals have their own rooms, common space, etc.
- support team (shelter support and housing stability staff), on site 24/7 to support residents and help them achieve their housing goals
- supports a caseload of individuals and families who have completed the common assessment tools
- a recovery-oriented approach to ending homelessness
- quick movement from homelessness into independent and permanent housing
- provide additional supports and services as needed
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Housing Services
Office: 519-824-7822Fire Emergencies: 9-1-1
Maintenance Emergencies : 519-824-7822 (Option 8)
Toll Free: 1-800-663-0750
After hours non-emergency: 519-824-1960
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COVID-19 Update: Visit COVID-19 Information and Updates for the latest on how to access programs and services during COVID-19.
Rent-geared-to-Income (RGI) Subsidy - Social Housing
The County of Wellington supports the delivery of subsidized housing in units where rent is set at no more than 30 per cent of a household's income. Applicant households must apply to the County and meet eligibility criteria.
Rent Supplement Subsidy
Rent Supplement Program allows individuals and families to receive a geared-to-income rent supplement for a unit in the private market. Applicant households must apply to the County and meet eligibility criteria.
Find out more about the rent supplements.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing, sets rent at less than market levels, can be found in the City of Guelph and Wellington County. All prospective households must apply to the provider directly and meet eligible criteria.
Homeownership
The County of Wellington administers two homeownership program:
Funding to Prevent Eviction
The County of Wellington administers funding for the Housing Stability Program, the Rent Bank, Emergency Energy Fund (EEF), and Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).
Find out more about Housing Stability Funding eligibility.
Emergency Shelter
The County of Wellington funds the Welcome In Drop In Centre and Wyndham House to support homelessness prevention, crisis response and housing stability.
Find out more about emergency shelter services in Guelph-Wellington.
Rent-geared-to-Income (RGI) Subsidy - Social Housing
The County of Wellington supports the delivery of subsidized housing in units where rent is set at no more than 30 per cent of a household's income. Applicant households must apply to the County and meet eligibility criteria.
Rent Supplement Subsidy
Rent Supplement Program allows individuals and families to receive a geared-to-income rent supplement for a unit in the private market. Applicant households must apply to the County and meet eligibility criteria.
Find out more about the rent supplements.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing, sets rent at less than market levels, can be found in the City of Guelph and Wellington County. All prospective households must apply to the provider directly and meet eligible criteria.
Homeownership
The County of Wellington administers two homeownership program:
- Wellington Affordable Homeownership Down Payment Loan Fund, and
- Ontario Renovates
Funding to Prevent Eviction
The County of Wellington administers funding for the Housing Stability Program, the Rent Bank, Emergency Energy Fund (EEF), and Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).
Find out more about Housing Stability Funding eligibility.
Emergency Shelter
The County of Wellington funds the Welcome In Drop In Centre and Wyndham House to support homelessness prevention, crisis response and housing stability.
Find out more about emergency shelter services in Guelph-Wellington.
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