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Community Housing

Affordable housing support for eligible households

Offered by
City of Kawartha Lakes
Official source: kawarthalakes.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Who can apply
Canadian citizens
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Overview

Community Housing offers safe, affordable housing in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. The program supports applications for community housing, rent-geared-to-income units, market rent housing, accessible accommodation, special priority status, and related requests.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Housing
Target groups
People with disabilities, Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
Fee-for-service model
Scope
Local, Regional

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Community Housing application form update

The Community Housing page now points applicants to a differently named medical request form for additional-bedroom requests, with minor wording updates to the application instructions.

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The Community Housing page now uses a differently named form for medical additional-bedroom requests: Medical Request for Additional Bedroom instead of Additional Bedroom Request - Medical Reasons. Two instruction sentences were also lightly reworded, but the overall application process remains the same.

Official source: kawarthalakes.ca
October 4, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian citizens
  • Applicants who have or have applied for Permanent Resident Status in Canada
  • Refugee Claimants

Who is not eligible

  • Households above the income limit.
  • Households above the asset limit.
  • Applicants who owe arrears or damages to another housing provider.
  • Applicants who do not meet the citizenship or immigration status rules.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Kawartha Lakes
  • County of Haliburton

Activities funded

  • Applications for community housing units.
  • Requests for rent-geared-to-income or housing allowance support.
  • Requests for accessible, modified, or ground-floor accommodation.
  • Special priority applications for domestic violence or human trafficking survivors.
  • Requests for internal review of housing decisions.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the application
    • Fill in household information and answer all required questions.
    • Select the number of bedrooms and preferred locations.
  • Step 2: Add supporting forms if needed
    • Submit special priority, accessibility, ground-floor, or medical request forms if applicable.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Apply online or send the completed form by mail, email, or in person.
  • Step 4: Wait for confirmation
    • You will be contacted if your application is added to the waiting list.

Documents Needed

  • Completed Community Housing application form
  • Proof of citizenship, permanent residence, or refugee claimant status
  • Income and asset information
  • Declaration of Assets form and Investment Verification form, if requested
  • Supporting forms for special priority, accessibility, or medical requests, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Household income and assets are reviewed for eligibility.
  • Housing selections are reviewed before an offer is made.
  • Special priority status may affect wait-list placement.
  • Medical documentation may be required for accessibility or bedroom requests.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants are notified within 30 days of being added to the waiting list.
  • Applications are reviewed again when housing is close to being offered.
  • Additional financial and citizenship information may be requested before an offer.
  • Applicants receive only one housing offer under the updated legislation.
  • A review can be requested if a decision is disagreed with.

Additional information

  • Applications must be updated annually to remain eligible.
  • Only one offer of housing is made; turning it down removes the applicant from the wait list.
  • Only completed applications are placed on the centralized waiting list.
  • Applicants may request a review of certain decisions.

Contacts

applyforhousing@kawarthalakes.ca
705-324-9870

Official sources

Community Housing

Program guide

Cardiff HousingWilberforce Housing

Application form

application for community housingapplication for community housingapplication for special prioritycommunity housing building selectionsrequest for accessible or modified unit

Supporting document

community housing building selectionsHuman Servicesrequest for ground floor accommodationsop hp005 maximum household assets 2
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Housing Program

What is the Community Housing?

Community Housing offers safe, affordable housing in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. The program supports applications for community housing, rent-geared-to-income units, market rent housing, accessible accommodation, special priority status, and related requests.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Community Housing program?

To be eligible for the Community Housing program, you must: Household income must be within the limit. Household assets must be within the limit. Applicant must meet citizenship status rules.

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Housing?

You can contact City of Kawartha Lakes by email at applyforhousing@kawarthalakes.ca or by phone at 705-324-9870.

Where is the Community Housing available?

The Community Housing program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Community Housing a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Housing is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Community Housing?

Community Housing is funded by City of Kawartha Lakes