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Source verified August 10, 2026
Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services
Housing and affordability support in Grey County
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
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 $
- Up to 5% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Owen Sound
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support the creation and repair of affordable housing.
- Repair homes and increase accessibility through modifications and adaptations.
- Assist Grey County renters in purchasing their own home.
Documents Needed
- Documentation clearly indicating your legal right to live in Canada
- Proof of age for all household members
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low to moderate income home owner households.
- Grey County renters.
- Individuals or families who are experiencing homelessness in Grey County.
- Residents of Grey County who are transitioning from homelessness or the shelter system who are not yet ready to live independently.
Who is not eligible
- Households with any member currently under a deportation, departure or exclusion order to leave Canada.
- Households with any member who owes money to any social housing provider, has been convicted of an offence related to rent-geared-to-income assistance, or has misrepresented their income for the purpose of rent-geared-to-income assistance.
- Households whose income or assets exceed the limits set by the province or the local maximum asset limits, $50,000.00.
Eligible expenses
- Home repairs, including furnace replacements, roof replacements and other similar required repairs
- Accessibility modifications and adaptations, including ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts, cues for doorbells and fire alarms
Eligible geographic areas
- Grey County
How to apply
- Apply online by clicking the button below.
- Download and print a PDF and submit it to Grey County Housing.
Processing and Agreement
- All applications are processed by Grey County using the Coordinated Access System.
- Applicants only need to apply once to be placed on waitlists for Grey County Housing and/or Non-Profit Housing.
- If you have applied for social housing in the past or you are already on the waiting list, you HAVE a registration code and you can manage your application online.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services Program
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 5% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
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:
At least one household member is 16 years or older.
All members of the household are Canadian Citizens, Landed Immigrants (Permanent Residents), refugee, or refugee claimants.
Your household income is below the limits set by the province and your household assets are below the local maximum asset limits, $50,000.00.
What expenses are eligible under Grey County Housing — Housing Programs and Services?
Support the creation and repair of affordable housing.
Repair homes and increase accessibility through modifications and adaptations.
Assist Grey County renters in purchasing their own home.
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 211.
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 Grant and Funding