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Apply for Housing
You can also apply in-person or by mail.
Walkerton Administration Building: 30 Park Street 519-881-0431
Penetangore Hub: 529 Gary Street, Kincardine 519-396-2116
Lakeshore Hub: 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin 519-389-5580
Peninsula Hub: 268 Berford Street, Wiarton 519-534-1286
To obtain housing assistance in Bruce County you must submit an application and will be placed on a waitlist. This includes Bruce County Housing Corporation units, non-profit units and private rent supplement.
Eligible candidates must be:
- 16 years of age or older
- Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee with no arrears with any social housing provider in the province.
If you require assistance filling out your application or have any questions please contact the housing office.
Vacancies
No vacancies at this time.
To apply for housing
Online:
Be Prepared To:
- Upload/scan documentation clearly indicating your legal right to live in Canada and proof of age for all household members (eg. Birth Certificate, passport, permanent resident card, etc.)
- Create a password that is 10 characters (1 upper case, 1 lower case, 1 number and 1 symbol)
Call:
Bruce County Community Housing Registry
1-877-396-3450
Pick Up:
An application can be picked up at the Bruce County administration office at 30 Park St., Walkerton, or at one of the Bruce County Hubs located at 529 Gary Street, Kincardine, 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin or 268 Berford Street, Wiarton.
To be eligible you must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant, or have Refugee Claimant Status and have no deportation order.
- Have at least one person in your household who is 16 years or older.
- Not owe rent arrears or damages to any social housing provider or have misrepresented your household income.
- If you own a house, you must agree to put it up for sale upon offer to lease and sell within six months
Metis Nation
The purpose of the program is to address the housing needs in designated communities.
Contact:
Infinity Property Services
Phone: 1-800-891-5882 or 1-705-736-5143
Website: http://www.infinitypropertyservices.ca/
Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey
For women and children leaving situations of domestic violence. Women's House provides emergency shelter and second stage housing.
Contact:
Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey
Phone: (519) 396-9655 or 1-800-265-3026
Website: www.whsbg.on.ca
Family Y Housing Support Program
Support to any individuals and families over the age of 16 who require assistance securing or maintaining housing
Contact:
Phone: 519-371-9230 or 1-800-265-3711
Community Connections Housing & Support
Housing and support services for persons with mental health disabilities
Contact:
Phone: (519) 371-2390 or 1-800-235-2967
Complete the application by following the instructions provided.
If you have specific questions about your application or need help to complete it, please contact the Applicant Assistant 519-396-3450 ext 104 or 1-877-396-3450 ext 104
If you move or your phone number of family status changes please contact the Applicant Assistant to update your application.
Applications are placed on the waitlist by the application date. When a unit becomes available it will be offered to the first person on the waitlist. However, women and their families, who have experienced domestic violence are given special priority status.
Tania Dickson
Housing Services Manager
Department: Human Services
Tel : 1-877-396-3450