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Renfrew County Housing Corporation — Affordable Housing Access
Affordable housing access and rental support in Renfrew County
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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) 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)