Bruce county housing stability fund application

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Bruce County.

Site: Walkerton - Human Services

Service: Human Services - Housing - Bruce County Housing Stability Fund

Record Added Add to List Suggest Update Suggest a Volunteer Opportunity Print Version (New Window) Record #: CWD4399 Last Modified: 10 Sep 2024 Last Full Update: 09 Sep 2024

Description

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:

rent arrears
utility arrears
first or last month's rent
moving expenses

Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:

529 Gary Street, Kincardine
1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin
268 Berford Street, Wiarton

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

1 person - less than $27,352
2 persons - less than $38,682
3 persons - less than $47,375
4 persons - less than $54,704
5 persons - less than $61,161
6 persons - less than $66,998
7 persons - less than $72,367
8 persons - less than $77,363
9 persons - less than $82,056
10 persons - less than $86,495

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.

Verification of income (for applicants not receiving OW/ODSP) - Pay stub or bank statement
Utility arrears - Disconnect notice and/or recent bill
Rent arrears - N4, L2, eviction order or letter from landlord
First or last month's rent - Rent verification form or lease
Moving expenses - Rent verification (see above) and moving truck or company quote

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