Dufferin, County of
Site: Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre
Service: Social Housing - Homeownership Program
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Record #:
DUF0106
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
27 Jun 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | 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. |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| 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 | Call to request an application package or visit Home Ownership Program |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Orangeville |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-941-6991 ext 2110 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-941-6991 ext 2110 |
| Fax | 519-941-0271 |
| communityservicesinfo@dufferincounty.ca | |
| Website | www.dufferincounty.ca/sites/default/files/housing/Form%20-%20Dufferin%20Homeownership%20Package.pdf |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dufferin-County-Community-Services-1765500687087122 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DufferinCS |
| Primary Executive | Warden; Email: warden@dufferincounty.ca |