Searching for Rental Housing

Accepts and processes applications for all rent-geared-to-income housing providers in the City and County of Peterborough

• Manages the application process and centralized waitlist for 12 housing providers
• Provides information and assistance about additional housing programs such as affordable housing program, other rent geared to income providers, and Housing Resource Centre.

Rent-geared-to-income housing only for women and women with children.

• Priority given to applicants who are leaving an abusive relationship or trafficking
• Includes onsite support counselling
• 40 one, two and three bedroom units. 2 units are wheelchair accessible
• private kitchen and bathroom
• shared community space is available
• shared outdoor space
• utilities included
• does not provide short stay or respite care
• counselling support onsite
• no meals provided
• laundry on site
• no housekeeping provided
• no transportation to appointments
• no elevator
• no smoking
• social and recreational events
• parking available as additional cost

Apply through Housing Access Peterborough

Owns and manages housing units to support individuals who experience a serious mental illness, dual diagnosis and justice involvement.

• This includes a variety of different housing options including group living as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
• Individuals must be willing to accept support from CMHA HKPR or another approved agency to be eligible for supportive housing.

CCRC's Housing Resource Centre provides housing support services to anyone in Peterborough City and County who is homeless or at risk of losing their housing. HRC services help individuals and families to find, secure, and maintain their housing. Services include: Housing Help Clinic, Eviction Prevention, and Community Education.

HOUSING HELP CLINIC
HRC's drop-in Housing Help Clinic provides housing help services, without an appointment, to anyone experiencing an issue with their housing. The Housing Help Clinic is comprised of the Resource Room, Vacancy Listings, Brief Services, and Outreach. The Resource Room provides access to a workspace including phones, computers, internet access, a printer and a fax machine.

EVICTION PREVENTION
HRC's eviction prevention services prevent housing loss through tenant education, empowerment, connection to support, and financial assistance. HRC provides Housing Support and Counselling to households experiencing, or at risk of eviction.
Services provided depend on the individual circumstances and goals of individuals and households and may include: Advocacy and mediation with landlords and utility providers

• System navigation support
• Assistance to apply for income support such as OW, ODSP, EI, CPP, OAS, GIS
• Assistance to apply for Affordable, Rent-Geared-to-Income, and Community Housing
• Referral to Emergency Financial Assistance
• Referral to legal support
• Landlord and Tenant Board Hearing preparation and accompaniment

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Empowers tenants, support workers, and the community by sharing skills, information, knowledge and support that can help prevent or resolve housing issues.
HRC delivers workshops and courses to increase understanding of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.

Provides rent-geared-to-income senior units in the City of Peterborough.

• Operates three buildings dedicated to seniors
• Units are also available for seniors in the County of Peterborough

Provide rent-geared-to-income and affordable housing to low/moderate income individuals and groups

• Abused women, with or without dependent children, have special priority for rent-geared-to-income housing

A non-profit housing project consisting of 60 1 and 2 bedroom units for seniors capable of independent living.
* 41 rent geared to income
* 19 market rent
* designated smoke free
* Amenities include a lounge for social functions, activity room, quiet room, roof terrace and many walkways
* laundry rooms on each floor
* private kitchen and bathroom
* shared community space is available
* shared outdoor space
* phone cable and internet to be paid by client
* does not supply short stay or respite care
* no meals provided
* laundry on site
* housekeeping not provided
* no transportation to appointments
* pets welcome
* transitioning to smoke free
* there are social and recreational events
* parking available
* security measures available
* additional storage is not available
* wifi/ internet available at a cost
* snow and lawn maintenance is provided
* utilities included

Offering 40 ground level units for seniors

• mix of market value and geared-to-income units
• one and two bedroom units
• private kitchen and bathroom
• private outdoor space
• partial utilities are included
• additional cost for phone and cable
• does not provide short stay or respite care
• no meals provided
• laundry on site
• No housekeeping provided
• no transportation to appointments
• pets not allowed
• no smoking
• no social and recreational events
• no fitness equipment on site
• parking available
• security measures available
• additional storage not available
• wifi/ internet available at a cost
• snow and lawn maintenance is provided

Seniors (55+) housing complex consisting of 66 low market accessible rent units: 20 one bedroom units for couples and 46 studio suites (bed sitting) for singles

• private kitchen and bathroom
• shared community space
• shared outdoor space
• utilities included
• does not provide short stay or respite care
• meals not provided
• laundry on site
• no housekeeping service
• no transportation to appointments
• pets welcome
• no elevator - bungalow
• no smoking
• there are social and recreational events
• fitness equipment on site
• parking available
• additional storage available
• wifi/internet available
• snow and lawn maintenance is provided

Offer affordable (but NOT rent-geared-to-income) housing for families and individuals.

• 80 townhouse units: 30-2 bedrooms, 46-3 bedrooms, 4-4 bedrooms
• shared community space available
• private outdoor space
• no meals provided
• The Community Centre is available to non-profit groups for rental year round. Call for capacity information. Fully equipped kitchen with fridge and stove, bathrooms.

A not-for-profit co-operative housing community consisting of 58 townhouse units.

• 26 units are in the Applewood area (behind Kawartha Heights school) and 32 are on Chamberlain Place
• 5 two bedroom, 52 three bedroom, 1 four bedroom
• A limited number of units are offered on a geared-to-income basis
• private kitchen and bathroom
• shared outdoor space
• utilities not included
• does not provide short stay or respite care
• no meals provided
• no laundry
• no housekeeping service
• no transportation to appointments
• pets welcome
• no elevator
• smoking allowed
• no social and recreational events
• no fitness equipment on site
• parking available
• additional storage is available
• snow and lawn maintenance is partially provided

Provides safe and affordable housing for low and moderate income Indigenous families and individuals.

Provides central policy/program administration and develops training for Aboriginal Housing provider groups. Encourages policies to achieve tenant involvement.

• 11 affordable housing units
• 132 rent geared to income units
• accessible units
• partial utilities included in affordable housing units
• utilities not included in rent geared to income units
• laundry on site
• parking available

A non-profit housing co-operative which offers housing at rent geared-to-income to market rent rates.

• 44 townhouses (2, 3, & 4 bedroom), 36 apartments (1 & 2 bedroom), some of which are geared-to-income. Limited number of modified wheelchair accessible apartment units.
• private kitchen and bathroom
• shared community space is available
• shared outdoor space
• utilities are not include
• heat and hydro extra
• no meals provided
• Laundry on site
• no housekeeping provided
• no transportation to appointments
• pets are welcome
• no elevator
• smoking allowed
• social and recreational events
• no fitness equipment available
• parking available
• security measures are available
• additional storage is not available
• wifi/ internet available at a cost
• snow and lawn maintenance is partially provided

Offers apartments to students of Sir Sandford Fleming College, Seneca College Aviation & Trent University

• modern, partially furnished suites include six private rooms and a shared common living area, kitchen facilities and two washrooms
• affordable and flexible 8 or 12 month lease options available for 6 bedroom rentals
• residents can also choose traditional housing to be paired with only same gender roommates
• all-inclusive pricing includes utilities and internet
• onsite laundry facilities making use of a convenient digital payment system

Resident Advisor live in the residence community

• students selected and trained as role models and leaders

Two-story seniors apartment building.

• 20-one bedroom apartments and 1-two bedroom
• Ten units are rent geared to income, eleven units are market rent
• Apartments are equipped with grab bars in tub/toilet area, common rooms, security entrance, Club Room

Provides assistance to resident through a range of services for housing related needs, including:

• help to maintain housing
• help to find housing
• help with financial assistance
• help for landlords
• help with support services
• help with emergency housing

Seniors apartments.

• 16-one bedroom apartments
• 5-two bedroom units

Provide affordable rental housing for people with low to moderate income, seniors or people with special needs throughout Northumberland County.

• Offer rent geared-to-income housing for 344 municipally owned units, rent supplement units and private non-profit/co-operative and federal housing providers throughout Northumberland County
• Maintains the centralized waiting lists for subsidized housing
• Buildings are located in Port Hope, Cobourg, Colborne, Warkworth, Hastings, Brighton and Campbellford
• Waiting period for subsidized housing and vacant units are offered on a chronological basis, according to the date the application is received.

Non-Profit housing offering:

• 18 low-end-market-rent units
• 78 geared-to-income units including 2 with access for wheelchairs
• One 5 bedroom house in the west end of Cobourg for physically/mentally challenged persons

Housing Security: The Help Centre supports clients with a full time Housing Support Worker and part-time Landlord Liaison. For those more self-sufficient, up-to-date Northumberland housing listings are available by email, website and community agencies.

• Housing Support Worker assists with: housing search, arranging apartment viewings, completing rental applications, as well as Rent-Gear to Income application, review personal budgets and hold a 3 months follow up to address needs.
• Landlord Liaison builds strong and trustworthy relationships with local landlords.
• The purpose of these 2 positions is to enhance successful tenancies.

Senior Service Help Program: this program provides low-income seniors and their families with help to manage their daily lives.

• The Seniors' Service Helper assists with accessing resources and community services, reviewing or creating a budget, planning meals and grocery shopping, downsizing living arrangements and attending appointments and meetings.
• These services specifically designed for seniors help to eliminate isolation and allow them to stay safely in their homes longer.

The Help Centre delivers a wide variety of services and programs that are not addressed by other government or social service agencies.

THC assists Northumberland low-income residents with:

• Navigating through the social service system
• Completing government forms
• Advocating with other community agencies and organizations
• Money Management (budgeting and financial literacy)
• Helping with the preparation of income tax returns
• Meal planning and grocery shopping assistance, senior check in for seniors
• Providing one-on-one tutoring to residents who would like to improve their language skills
• Providing English as a Second Language classes for newcomers
• Drop off location for translations (any language)
• Assisting through financial grants or advocating with the utility company
• Free photocopying and faxing
• Providing information and referrals
• Distributing back packs for kids and food hampers for families
• Supporting clients to find affordable housing

See separate listings for:

• Housing Support
• Income Assistance
  
  Outreach program allows THC to provide programs and services throughout the county. Campbellford, Brighton, Colborne, Warkworth, Port Hope, Alderville are the locations where THC delivers its services at the community hub offices

Provides affordable housing to people.

• 78 units - 15 of which are market rent, 63 rent geared to income

Provides both Rent Geared to Income Housing and Market Rent Housing (Apartments and Townhouses)

A 20-unit apartment building offering rent-geared-to-income housing.

Affordable housing for seniors in Northumberland County.

• Non-smoking facility
• No smoking on property