Dufferin (County of). Municipal and Social Services

Site: Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

Service: Social Housing - Homeownership Program

Record #: DUF0106
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2025
Last Full Update: 04 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service) Dufferin County Homeownership Program is designed to provide moderate income households, with an interest free down payment assistance loan/second mortgage to help purchase a home.

There are no monthly mortgage payments for the second mortgage. Repayment of the second mortgage is required when the property is sold.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Dufferin County
Eligibility The purchasing household must be a renter household and meet the following criteria:
  • Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
  • Be a minimum 18 years of age
  • Must not currently own a home or have a legal interest in a property
  • Must be buying a sole and principal residence within the County of Dufferin
  • Must not owe any social housing arrears, including damages
  • Be able to secure financing on the property
  • Be able to provide proof of insurance at time of purchase
Further eligibility criteria listed on application
Application Call to request an application package or visit website
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Orangeville
Address & Map
W & M Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St
Orangeville, ON
Canada L9W 2X1
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-941-6991 ext 2021
Toll Free Phone 1-877-941-6991 ext 2021
Fax 519-941-0271
E-Mail communityservicesinfo@dufferincounty.ca
Website www.dufferincounty.ca/county-services/housing-services/#
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dufferin-County-Community-Services-1765500687087122
Primary Executive Warden; Email: warden@dufferincounty.ca

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