Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Midhurst Administration Centre

Service: Social Housing - Housing Retention Program

Record #: CWD2815
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2024

Contact Information

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

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, oil, wood and water - must have a disconnection notice.

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.

For individuals in receipt of Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support, applications can be completed over the phone or they can attend their local Ontario Works office.

For individuals not on Social Assistance that require help, applications can also be completed over the phone. Additional documentation may be required.
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Low income including CPP, EI, WSIB recipients, working individuals.

Call for more specific eligibilty criteria.
Application Interested applicants can call. An Information sheet will be provided to the applicant (either via e-mail or verbally) with the information that is required for the application.

When the applicant has gathered the required information, they can call back and complete the application with an attendant over the phone.

On completing the application, the applicant will be required to submit any verification required (i.e. 30 day bank statements, N-4, notice of disconnection etc.).

Once that information is received, a caseworker will call the applicant to finish application and determine eligibility.

If an applicant requires the support to complete any part the application (i.e. support from a community agency), consent will need to be provided by the applicant in order to do so.
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