Grey County., Grey County Housing - Sustainable Housing Benefit, Owen Sound

Grey County.

Service: Grey County Housing - Sustainable Housing Benefit, Owen Sound - 9th Ave E

Record #: CWD4405

Last Modified: 05 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 22 Feb 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides financial assistance to Grey County residents to establish or maintain an affordable residence. May be available to help residents who are experiencing homelessness to obtain affordable housing either within or outside of Grey County, or to assist residents at risk of homelessness to remain housed. Not available to individuals who request funding to relocate into Grey County.

Allowable costs to obtain housing include: last month's rent and deposits for energy costs (gas, electricity, etc). Requires verification of costs and complete information about landlord (name, address, contact phone number) and energy service providers.

Allowable costs to remain housed include rental arrears to avoid eviction and energy arrears to avoid service disconnection (heat, electricity, water and sewage, utilities). Copies of disconnection and eviction notices are required. Bed bug or other infestations are the responsibility of landlords. If the landlord fails to address a problem and verification of the infestation is provided, assistance may be considered.

Costs are paid directly to landlords and/or service providers.

OW/ODSP clients may have their future rent/energy costs paid directly from their entitlement. Non-OW/ODSP applicants must provide verification of accommodation costs, income and assets.

Service Details

Public Comments	Funding is limited. Entitlement amounts and approved services may vary at various times.
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Grey County
Boundaries	Grey County
Eligibility	Applicant must: be a Grey County resident be homeless or at risk of homelessness have not received assistance under the CHPI program (including other municipalities) within the past 24 months have a gross household income that is within the Housing Services Act limits: Single $24,500 Couple $31,000 Single/couple with one dependent $38,000 Single/couple with two dependents $43,500 Single/couple with 3+ dependents $54,000 have household assets within the following limits: Single $2,500 Couple - no dependents $5,000 Each dependent add $500 Applicant may: be a victim of domestic violence be discharged from hospital/incarceration be required to relocate due to uninhabitable housing (fire, flood, infestation or mold, structurally unsafe, etc.) - third party verification required be moving to more sustainable housing (costs at least 20% less than current) have experienced a catastrophic event (fire, flood, etc. with no insurance) Residency Requirements: Grey County
Application	Call either the Housing or Social Services Department and request for the Sustainable Housing Benefit Form to be mailed out. Application form available online on the Housing Programs and Services page or pick up an application form at: Grey County Administration Office - 595 9th Ave East, Owen Sound Ontario Works satellite offices (Markdale, Hanover, Durham, Meaford Family Resource Centre, Alpha Street Family Resource Centre) the offices of a number of community partners: Y Housing, Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic, Women's Centre, MPP office ODSP clients may obtain an application form from their ODSP caseworker Application form includes information on where and how to submit the completed application, consent and verifying information to consider the request Appointment is not required
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	Grey County Administration Building; 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 3E3
Intersection	9th Ave and 6th St East
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-376-5744, Housing ; Social Services Fax: 519-376-4920
Toll Free Phone	1-800-265-3119
Fax	519-376-0445, Housing
E-Mail	Housing@grey.ca
Website	https://www.grey.ca/resident-services/community-services/housing-programs-and-services
Primary Contact	Josh Gibson, Housing Programs Manager; Email: josh.gibson@grey.ca
Alternate Contact	Anne Marie Shaw, Director; Email: annemarie.shaw@grey.ca
Mailing Address	Grey County Administration Building; 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 3E3