Simcoe County, Corporation of, Midhurst Administration Centre, Social Housing

Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Midhurst Administration Centre

Service: Social Housing - Housing Retention Program

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Record #: CWD2815

Last Modified: 06 Jan 2026

Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2025

Description

Description (Service)

The Housing Retention Fund (HRF) provides financial assistance to eligible residents of Simcoe County to help with:

• Rental or mortgage arrears

• Utility arrears

• First Month's Rent (FMR) - issued only to ODSP recipients receiving basic needs

• Last Month's Rent (LMR)

• Moving and/or storage costs

Singles or couples may be eligible for up to $1,500 within a 24-month period pending eligibility criteria is met.

Families may be eligible for up to $3,500 within a 24-month period pending eligibility criteria is met.

Assistance will be considered based on individual circumstance and available funding. Applications are completed over the phone.

The Housing Retention Fund (HRF) is funded by the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) and aims to provide financial assistance to eligible residents of Simcoe County, including recipients of social assistance and low-income families who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Low-income households including working individuals, OW, ODSP, CPP, EI, WSIB recipients Must be a current resident of Simcoe County For utility arrears: A disconnection notice in the applicant's name is required An application to LEAP must be submitted (Low-income Energy Assistance Program \| Ontario Energy Board) For rental arrears: N4 notice is required First and Last Month's Rent Must be moving within 30 days, a resident of Simcoe and staying within Simcoe County If eligibility criteria are met: Utilities/rental arrears assistance is only issued once per address Total housing costs must be sustainable compared to monthly income Storage expenses may be issued for applicants that are unhoused or in temporary accommodations NOTE: HRF does not reimburse expenses already paid Fund can only be used once every 2 years - if client has used program before they must wait 24 months to apply again Fund cannot be used multiple times for the same address, regardless of time in between application
Application	Interested applicants can call to make an application. Additional information (lease agreement, 30-day bank statements, N4 Form - Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent, disconnection notice, quotes etc.) may be required for the application. Applicants will be advised of the required documentation which can be submitted in person or via e-mail. Once the information is received, a caseworker will call the applicant to determine eligibility. Processing times do vary. If an applicant requires the support of a community agency to complete any part of the application, consent from the applicant is required.
Languages	Interpretive Services
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Springwater
Address & Map	Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 1N6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-722-3132 ext 1833
E-Mail	info@simcoe.ca
Website	http://simcoe.ca/residents/housing/housing-retention-program/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe?fref=ts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-simcoe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe
Mailing Address	Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 1N6

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