Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Midhurst Administration Centre

Service: Social Housing - Housing Retention Program

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Record #: CWD2815
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2025
Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-722-3132 ext 1833
E-Mail info@simcoe.ca
Website www.simcoe.ca/OntarioWorks/Pages/housing.aspx
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Site Information

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 and Service Details

Description (Service)

Assists with first/last month's rent and moving/storing expenses.

May assist with rental and mortgage arrears when the individual has been issued a N-4 and is facing eviction.

May also assist with utility arrears including hydro, gas, water - must have a disconnection notice, as well as oil, propane or wood.

A combined maximum of $1500 for eligible singles/couples and $3500 for eligible families in a 24-month period may be available.

Requests for financial 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.
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    Languages Interpretive Services
    Fees None

    Agency and Service Names

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

    Agency Information

    Parent Agency Name Simcoe County, Corporation of

    Taxonomy and Classification

    Service Categories Mortgage Payment Assistance ; Moving Expense Assistance ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Utility Assistance