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:
Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:
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Service Details
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Bruce County |
Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up
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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 |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Gary St and Philip Pl |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 800-265-3022 ; 1-877-396-3450, Housing Registry for application inquiries |
Fax | 519-396-3499 |
housinginfo@brucecounty.on.ca | |
Website | https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/housing-services |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofBruce |
Primary Contact | Tania Dickson, Housing Services Manager; Phone: 226-909-2452, 1-877-396-3450; Email: tdickson@brucecounty.on.ca |
Mailing Address | c/o Bruce County Housing Corporation ; PO Box 1450 529 Gary St Kincardine, ON Canada N2Z 2Z4 |
Categories
Service Categories | Financial Assistance ; Financial Assistance Programs ; Social Assistance ; Supportive Housing (Semi-Independent) |
Service Category Groups | Housing / Shelter ; Income Programs ; Newcomers |