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Processes applications for most subsidized social housing units in Elgin and St Thomas
Maintains a centralized waiting list serving social housing providers * provides information about other sources of affordable and supportive housing as necessary
Rent-geared to income housing owned and directly managed by the City of St Thomas
Housing locations:
Family Housing:
- 50 Melanie St, Alymer
- 60-88 Myrtle St, Aylmer
- 230 South St W, Alymer
- 58 Elizabeth St, Port Burwell
- 1-27 Airey Ave, St Thomas
- 200 and 240 Burwell Rd, St Thomas
- 96 Confederation Dr, St Thomas
- 40-87 Dunkirk Dr, St Thomas
- 425-483 Elm St, St Thomas
- 192 Fairview Ave, St Thomas
- 81/83/85 Fairview Ave, St Thomas
- 345 Highview Dr, St Thomas
- 351 Manor Rd, St Thomas
- 1-35 Simcoe St, St Thomas
- 3 S Edgeware Rd, St Thomas
- 180 S Edgeware Rd, St Thomas
- 405 Wellington St, St Thomas
Adult/Senior Housing:
- 49 Chestnut St, Aylmer
- 230 South St W, Aylmer
- 58 Myrtle St, Aylmer
- 253 Ridout St, Rodney
- 240 Burwell Rd, St Thomas
- 16 Celestine St, St Thomas
- 200 Chestnut St, St Thomas
- 76 Churchill Cres, St Thomas
- 345 Highview Dr, St Thomas
- 351 Manor Rd, St Thomas
- 5 Morrison Dr, St Thomas
- 45 St Anne's Place, St Thomas
- 105-139 (odd numbers only) First Ave, St Thomas (adults 65 years and older, non-smoking facility)
- 144 Main St, West Lorne
Administers housing assistance programs, including assistance with utility costs
Programs include:
Housing Links for People (HeLP) Program - assistance with rental arrears, utility arrears, temporary housing, assistance with moving costs, emergency assistance with daily living costs and other forms of assistance to prevent homelessness
Housing Allowance Program - subsidies to tenants with private landlords to reduce tenant rent to affordable levels
Home Repair Program - financial assistance to low-income homeowners facing necessary repairs
Affordable Homeownership Program - financial assistance with down payment for first time home buyers
Low Income Energy Assistance Program - assistance with hydro arrears in St Thomas
Union Gas Emergency Assistance Program - Interest-free loan/grant program * people may be eligible if utilities, including gas, water or electricity, are going to be disconnected or already have been disconnected
City-Owned Housing - Rent-geared to income housing owned and directly managed by the City of St Thomas
Coordinated Access Centre - Processes applications for most subsidized social housing units in Elgin and St Thomas
Housing Assistance Programs - Administers housing assistance programs, including assistance with utility costs
Services and Programs:
- East Elgin Housing Initiative
- The Family Central Community Food Program
MF Arnsby Property Management: 519-455-6080
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Programming for older adults on-site seasonally:
- bingo
- games night
- Tai chi
- exercise
Reviews application and explains the different housing options that are available then forwards application directly to the housing provider selected * maintains a Common Waitlist System * housing providers have a variety of handicapped accessible units
Ontario Renovates Program - Program offers financial assistance for low to moderate income households to increase accessibility of their dwelling through minor modifications and adaptations * funding is limited * applications accepted on a first come, first served basis until funds are depleted
MF Arnsby Property Management: 519-455-6080
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