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Address:
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County Administration Building
595 9th Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 3E3
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Executives:
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Anne Marie Shaw - Director of Community Services
annemarie.shaw@grey.ca
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Service Description:
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Manages publicly owned
rent-geared-to-income and market rent housing units * affordable housing
program includes nonprofit housing rental units
Communities with public housing units: Chatsworth, Grey Highlands
(Flesherton and Markdale), Hanover, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southgate (Dundalk and
Holstein), The Blue Mountains (Thornbury), West Grey (Durham)
Communities with private nonprofit housing units: Durham, Hanover,
Meaford, Neustadt, Owen Sound
Sustainable Housing Benefit - Assistance for eligible Grey County
residents to establish or maintain an affordable residence * funds utility
arrears or costs, rental arrears, last month's rent or bed bug spraying *
application form available on website
Rent Supplement - Provides eligible households with a monthly rent
geared-to-income subsidy
Ontario Renovates - Funding to assist low to moderate income home
owners to repair their home or increase the accessibility of their home through
modifications and adaptations
Home Ownership Program - Home ownership loans to assist in the
purchase of a new home
Short-Term Shelter Program - The Short-Term Shelter Program (STSP)
helps those who are experiencing homelessness in Grey County. Individuals or
families who enroll in the program will connect with a coordinator to assess
needs. STSP is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week by calling 211.
Supportive Housing - A new supportive housing centre has been
opened at 396 14th Street West in Owen Sound. This centre brings a much
needed service to our community, providing stability and services in a safe
environment so individuals and families can the skills, and access the supports
they need to live independently.
Senior Only Apartments:
List of housing locations, and number and types of units is on the website
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Fees:
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Rent-geared-to-income or market rent
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Application:
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Call or email * application form on website
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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People in need of affordable housing
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