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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA0084 | Last Modified: 12 Feb 2019 | Last Full Update: 31 Dec 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Bruce County Housing Corporation (BCHC) provides affordable housing to families, seniors, couples, single people and people with special needs in a variety of housing forms including townhouses, apartments, single and semi-detached dwellings * offered on a rent-geared-to-income basis or as market rent units * selection of applicants from the waiting list for housing is based on the date of application with special priority for assaulted women and children * also provides supportive housing for frail elderly people and people with physical disabilities Bruce County Community Housing Registry administers the wait list for housing needs Also administers the Rent Supplement Program, which provides subsidy for approximately 50 units in privately owned buildings with participating private landlords throughout the County. BCHC pays the difference between the tenant's portion and the full market rent for the unit See separate listings for other housing programs: * Housing Stability Fund to assist with rental arrears, utility arrears, last month's rent and moving expenses to eligible applicants * Home Repair Program to assist home owners with eligible repairs * Homeownership Program to assist home owners with purchasing a home Visit website for more information on these programs or to access the corresponding application form |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Bruce County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up * must be a Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant, or have Refugee Claimant Status and have no deportation order * at least one person in your household must be 16 years or older * you must not owe rent arrears or damages to any social housing provider or have misrepresented your household income * if you own a house, you must agree to put it up for sale upon offer to lease and sell within six months |
| Application | To obtain housing assistance in Bruce County you must submit an application and be placed on a wait list For housing application, call Housing Registry or complete on website * Form can be submitted by fax, mail or can scan and email to housingregistry@brucecounty.on.ca Drop-in, call or email office for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Call for information |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Kincardine (Town of) |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Lambton and Queen Sts |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-396-3439 * Housing Registry for application inquiries 226-909-2336 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3022 |
| Fax | 519-396-3499 |
| housinginfo@brucecounty.on.ca | |
| Website | www.brucecounty.on.ca/living/housing-services |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Bruce-County-Housing-261290010564569 |
| Primary Contact | Tania Dickson, Housing Services Manager; Phone: 226-909-2452; Email: tdickson@brucecounty.on.ca |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1450 Kincardine, ON N2Z 2Z4 |