Grey County.
Site: Owen Sound
Service: Social Services and Housing Departments - Sustainable Housing Benefit
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD4405 | Last Modified: 12 Dec 2017 | Last Full Update: 12 Dec 2017 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides financial assistance to Grey County residents to establish or maintain an affordable residence. May be available to help residents who are experiencing homelessness to obtain affordable housing either within or outside of Grey County, or to assist residents at risk of homelessness to remain housed. Not available to individuals who request funding to relocate into Grey County. Allowable costs to obtain housing include: last month’s rent and deposits for energy costs (gas, electricity, etc). Requires verification of costs and complete information about landlord (name, address, contact phone number) and energy service providers. Allowable costs to remain housed include: rental arrears to avoid eviction and energy arrears to avoid service disconnection (heat, electricity, water and sewage, utilities). Copies of disconnection and eviction notices are required. Bed bug or other infestations are the responsibility of landlords. If the landlord fails to address a problem and verification of the infestation is provided, assistance may be considered. Beds, fridges and stoves may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Costs are paid directly to landlords and/or service providers. OW/ODSP clients may have their future rent/energy costs paid directly from their entitlement. Non-OW/ODSP applicants must provide verification of accommodation costs, income and assets. |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Funding is limited * entitlement amounts and approved services may vary at various times |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Grey County |
| Boundaries | Grey County |
| Eligibility | Applicant must: * be a Grey County resident * be homeless or at risk of homelessness * have not received assistance under the CHPI program (including other municipalities) within the past 24 months * have a household income limit that is within the Housing Services Act: i. Single $25,000 ii. Couple $31,000 iii. Single/couple with one dependent $37,500 iv. Single/couple with two dependents $43,000 v. Single/couple with 3+ dependents $51,500 * have household assets within the following limits: i. Single $2,500 ii. Couple - no dependents $5,000 iii. Each dependent add $500 Applicant may: * be a victim of domestic violence * be discharged from hospital/incarceration * be required to relocate due to uninhabitable housing (fire, flood, infestation or mold, structurally unsafe, etc.) - third party verification required * be moving to more sustainable housing (costs at least 20% less than current) * have experienced a catastrophic event (fire, flood, etc. with no insurance) |
| Application | Call either the Housing or Social Services Department and request for an application to be mailed out * apply online at https://www.grey.ca/affordable-housing * or pick up an application form at: * Grey County Administration Office - 595 9th Ave East, Owen Sound * Ontario Works satellite offices (Markdale, Hanover, Durham, Meaford Family Resource Centre, Alpha Street Family Resource Centre) * the offices of a number of community partners: Y Housing, Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic, Women’s Centre, MPP office * ODSP clients may obtain an application form from their ODSP caseworker Application form includes information on where and how to submit the completed application, consent and verifying information to consider the request An appointment is not required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 9th Ave and 6th St East |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-376-7112 (Social Services) * 519-376-5744 (Housing) |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3119 |
| Fax | 519-376-4920 (Social Services) * 519-376-0445 (Housing) |
| housing.admin@grey.ca | |
| Website | www.grey.ca |
| Primary Contact | Wendy Henderson, Ontario Works Manager, Grey County Social Services; Phone: (Business) 519-376-7112 ext 1303; Fax: 519-376-4920; Email: wendy.henderson@grey.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Josh Gibson, Affordable Housing Coordinator, Grey County Housing; Phone: (Business) 519-376-5744 ext 1216; Fax: 519-376-0445; Email: josh.gibson@grey.ca |
| Primary Executive | Barb Fedy, Director, Grey County Social Services; Phone: 519-376-7112 ext 1389; Fax: 519-376-4920; Email: barb.fedy@grey.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Anne Marie Shaw, Director, Grey County Housing; Phone: (Business) 519-376-5744 ext 1305; Fax: 519-376-0445; Email: annemarie.shaw@grey.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Department of Housing or Department of Social Services 595 9th St E Owen Sound, On N4K 3E3 |