Simcoe County, Corporation of

Site: Midhurst Administration Centre

Service: Social Housing - Housing Retention Program

Record #: CWD2815
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2025
Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2025

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone 705-722-3132 ext 1833
E-Mail info@simcoe.ca
Website www.simcoe.ca/OntarioWorks/Pages/housing.aspx
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Located In Community Springwater
Address Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26
Springwater, ON
Canada L9X 1N6

Contact Information

Mailing Address Administration Centre, 1110 Hwy 26 
Springwater, ON 
Canada L9X 1N6

Description & Services

Description (Service)

Housing Retention Program aims to prevent or end homelessness by improving access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing and homelessness services for people experiencing homelessness and for people at-risk of homelessness.

A combined maximum of $1500.00 for singles/couples and $3500.00 for families in a 24-month period may be available for one or more of the interventions - First or Last Month's Rent, Moving Expenses, Rental/Utility Arrears.

Assistance will be considered based on individual circumstance and available funding. Applications are completed over the phone.

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Low-income households including working individuals, OW, ODSP, CPP, EI, WSIB recipients.  
Call for more specific eligibility criteria.
Application Interested applicants can call to make an application.
  • Additional information (lease agreement, 30-day bank statements, N4, disconnection notice, quotes etc.) may be required for the application.
  • Applicants will be advised of the required documentation which can be submitted in person or via e-mail.
  • Once the information is received, a caseworker will call the applicant to determine eligibility. Processing times do vary.
  • If an applicant requires the support of a community agency to complete any part of the application, consent from the applicant is required.
  • Languages Interpretive Services
    Fees None

    Other Details

    Physical Access Fully Accessible

    Agency Overview