Simcoe County, Corporation of, Midhurst Administration Centre, Social Housing

Simcoe County, Corporation of

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Record #: CWD2815

Last Modified: 09 Oct 2025

Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2025

Office Phone	705-722-3132 ext 1833
E-Mail	info@simcoe.ca
Website	www.simcoe.ca/OntarioWorks/Pages/housing.aspx
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe?fref=ts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-simcoe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/countyofsimcoe

Description (Site)	Cross street: Hwy 26 and Bayfield St
Located In Community	Springwater
Address & Map	Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 1N6
Mailing Address	Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 1N6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Description (Service)	Housing Retention Program aims to prevent or end homelessness by improving access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing and homelessness services for people experiencing homelessness and for people at-risk of homelessness. A combined maximum of $1500 for singles/couples and $3500 for families in a 24-month period may be available for one or more of the interventions - First or Last Month's Rent, Moving Expenses, Rental/Utility Arrears. Assistance will be considered based on individual circumstance and available funding. Applications are completed over the phone.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Low-income households including working individuals, OW, ODSP, CPP, EI, WSIB recipients. Call for more specific eligibility criteria.
Application	Interested applicants can call to make an application. Additional information (lease agreement, 30-day bank statements, N4, disconnection notice, quotes etc.) may be required for the application. Applicants will be advised of the required documentation which can be submitted in person or via e-mail. Once the information is received, a caseworker will call the applicant to determine eligibility. Processing times do vary. If an applicant requires the support of a community agency to complete any part of the application, consent from the applicant is required.
Languages	Interpretive Services
Fees	None

Alternate Name

Energy Bank Fund ; Housing Expense Assistance ; Housing Retention Department ; Housing Retention Fund ; Rent Bank

Parent Agency Name

Simcoe County, Corporation of

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