Dufferin County

Social Housing - Homeownership Program

Home Agency Service

Description
Dufferin County Homeownership Program is designed to provide moderate income households, with an interest free down payment assistance loan/second mortgage to help purchase a home.

There are no monthly mortgage payments for the second mortgage. Repayment of the second mortgage is required when the property is sold.

Eligibility
The purchasing household must be a renter household and meet the following criteria:
• Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
• Be a minimum 18 years of age
• Must not currently own a home or have a legal interest in a property
• Must be buying a sole and principal residence within the County of Dufferin
• Must not owe any social housing arrears, including damages
• Be able to secure financing on the property
• Be able to provide proof of insurance at time of purchase
Further eligibility criteria listed on application

Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up



Application Process
Call to request an application package or visit Home Ownership Program 
Toll Free
1-877-941-6991 ext 211 0
Office
519-941-6991 ext 211 0
Fax
519-941-0271
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
communityservicesinfo@dufferincounty.ca
Languages
English
Fees
None
Documents Required
Documents required may vary; call for information
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
Last Updated On
March 1, 2022
Address
W & M Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St
Orangeville, ON, L9W 2X1
Cross street: Dawson Rd and Hillside Dr
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Dufferin County