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Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services
Housing and affordability support in Grey County
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Grey County Housing supports affordable and rent-geared-to-income housing, as well as shelter and supportive housing services. It also offers programs for home repairs, accessibility modifications, and homeownership assistance, with support amounts up to $15,000, $5,000, and 5% of the purchase price.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Owen Sound
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rent-geared-to-income housing placement
- Affordable housing support programs
- Home repairs and accessibility improvements
- Homeownership assistance for eligible renters
- Short-term shelter and supportive housing services
Documents Needed
- Proof of legal right to live in Canada
- Proof of age for all household members
- Registration code, for existing applicants
- First name, last name, date of birth, and email address, for online account registration
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households in Grey County
- Renters seeking homeownership assistance
- Individuals or families experiencing homelessness
- Households needing affordable or rent-geared-to-income housing
Who is not eligible
- Households without legal status in Canada
- Households exceeding the income or asset limits
- Applicants already owing money to a social housing provider
- Households under a deportation, departure, or exclusion order
Eligible expenses
- Home repairs, including major repairs such as furnace or roof replacement
- Accessibility modifications and adaptations, such as ramps, handrails, and lifts
- Assistance toward the purchase of a home
Eligible geographic areas
- Grey County, Ontario
- Chatsworth
- Grey Highlands
- Hanover
- Meaford
- Owen Sound
- Southgate
- Town of the Blue Mountains
- West Grey
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through Grey County Housing’s coordinated access process.
- Applicants are placed on the relevant waitlist after processing.
- Existing applicants can manage their application online using their registration code.
Additional information
- Applications are managed through Grey County’s Coordinated Access System.
- Applicants only need to apply once for Grey County Housing and/or Non-Profit Housing waitlists.
- Existing applicants should not create a new account if they already have an active application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services?
Grey County Housing supports affordable and rent-geared-to-income housing, as well as shelter and supportive housing services. It also offers programs for home repairs, accessibility modifications, and homeownership assistance, with support amounts up to $15,000, $5,000, and 5% of the purchase price.
How much funding can be received?
Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services program?
To be eligible for the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services program, you must:
Household income and assets must be within limits.
Applicants must have legal status in Canada.
At least one household member must be 16 or older.
What expenses are eligible under Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services?
Rent-geared-to-income housing placement
Affordable housing support programs
Home repairs and accessibility improvements
Homeownership assistance for eligible renters
Short-term shelter and supportive housing services
Who can I contact for more information about the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services?
You can contact Grey County Housing by email at STSP@grey.ca or by phone at 2-1-1.
Where is the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services available?
The Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services is a Other Support