County of Bruce.
Site: Walkerton - Human Services
Service: Human Services - Bruce County Housing Stability Fund
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD4399 | Last Modified: 25 May 2022 | Last Full Update: 25 May 2022 |
| Description | |
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| Description (Service) | Assists individuals, couples and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to secure affordable permanent housing in Bruce County. This fund may be able to provide emergency financial assistance for the following depending on funding availability:
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| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Bruce County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant or have Refugee Claimant Status and be living in Bruce County Recipients of OW or ODSP as well as low income non-social assistance households are eligible to apply to this fund Maximum after-tax household income: 1 - 2 person(s) less than $31,000 3 - 4 persons $31,001 - $39,000 5 - 6 persons $39,001 - $48,000 7 or more persons $48,001 - $52,000 Households living in rent-geared-to-income housing are only able to apply for assistance with utility arrears All application funding requests will be assessed for their long term sustainability of permanent affordable housing. Funds will only be paid in advance, directly to vendors (ex landlords, utility companies and moving companies). Not able to reimburse applicants after expenses have already been paid for. |
| Application | Click here to apply online Required documents:
Application form is also available to download and print and can be found at https://brucecounty.on.ca/services/human-services/housing-stability (as an attachment near the bottom of the page). The completed application can be emailed, faxed, mailed or dropped off at: Bruce County Human Services P.O. Box 399 30 Park St. Walkerton ON N0G 2V0 Fax: 519-881-4324 Email: humanservicesintegratedservicesassistants@brucecounty.on.ca Or drop off application to local Social Services office: Kincardine - 529 Gary St. Walkerton - 30 Park St Port Elgin - 1243 MacKenzie Rd Wiarton - 268 Berford St If you have any questions or need to make other arrangements to pick up or send in an application, please contact Bruce County Human Services. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Walkerton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Parks St and 1st St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3005 |
| Fax | 519-881-4324 |
| humanservicesintegratedservicesassistants@brucecounty.on.ca | |
| Website | https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/housing-services |
| Primary Contact | Integrated Services Assistants |
| Alternate Contact | Carolyn Parks, Community Support Coordinator; Email: cparks@brucecounty.on.ca |
| Mailing Address | Box 399 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0 |