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Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access
Affordable housing access and rental support in Renfrew County
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Renfrew County Housing Corporation offers affordable housing access and rent-geared-to-income support in the County of Renfrew. The program covers housing applications, waitlist placement, and rental assistance options including community housing and the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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 access.
- Affordable rental housing access.
- Portable housing benefit support for eligible households.
- Affordable homeownership support for new home buyers in Renfrew County.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households seeking rent-geared-to-income housing.
- Low- to moderate-income households seeking affordable housing in the County of Renfrew.
- New home buyers who reside in Renfrew County.
Who is not eligible
- Households with outstanding debts to a community housing provider.
- Households with members under a deportation, departure, or exclusion order.
- Households with members convicted of misuse of rent-geared-to-income assistance.
Eligible geographic areas
- County of Renfrew
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Lowest income households.
- Special priority status related to domestic violence or human trafficking.
- Individuals who have experienced homelessness and were registered on the By-Name List within the past 12 months.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose an application method
- Apply online through RENTCafe.
- Or contact the office for staff assistance.
- Step 2: Submit the housing application
- Complete the application for rent-geared-to-income housing.
- Provide the information needed for waitlist placement.
- Step 3: Wait for review and placement
- If eligible, your name is added to the waiting list.
- You will be contacted when a housing subsidy becomes available.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are added to a waiting list if eligibility requirements are met.
- Applicants are contacted when a housing subsidy becomes available.
- Wait time depends on location, bedroom need, and turnover rate.
- Refusing a housing offer removes the applicant from the waitlist.
Additional information
- Referrals for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit are not being accepted at this time.
- If a housing offer is refused, the applicant is removed from the waitlist.
- Wait times vary by location, unit size, and housing availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access Program
What is the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access?
Renfrew County Housing Corporation offers affordable housing access and rent-geared-to-income support in the County of Renfrew. The program covers housing applications, waitlist placement, and rental assistance options including community housing and the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit.
Who is eligible for the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access program?
To be eligible for the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access program, you must:
Age 16 or older
Legal residents of Canada or refugee claimants
Can live independently
What expenses are eligible under Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access?
Rent-geared-to-income housing access.
Affordable rental housing access.
Portable housing benefit support for eligible households.
Affordable homeownership support for new home buyers in Renfrew County.
Who can I contact for more information about the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access?
You can contact Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC) by email at none or by phone at 613-735-7980.
Where is the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access available?
The Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access?
Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access is funded by Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC)