Dufferin (County of). Municipal and Social Services, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre, Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit

Dufferin (County of). Municipal and Social Services

Site: Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

Service: Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit

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Record #: DUF0231

Last Modified: 30 May 2025

Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Monthly benefit payment to help eligible households pay their rent. Benefit payments are:

portable, so benefit may be received after moving to another address
based on household income and local market rent values

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Amaranth ; Dufferin County ; East Garafraxa ; Grand Valley ; Melancthon ; Mono ; Mulmur ; Orangeville ; Shelburne
Eligibility	Individuals or families experiencing or at risk of homelessness survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking Indigenous people seniors individuals with disabilities
Application	Eligible households must be either: on, or eligible to be on, the social housing waiting list, or living in social housing
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
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-941-6991
E-Mail	communityservicesinfo@dufferincounty.ca
Website	www.ontario.ca/page/affordable-housing-ontario
Primary Executive	Warden; Email: warden@dufferincounty.ca

Agency Overview

About This Agency

Dufferin County.

County office

9 Agency Locations [Show Listings]

Grand Valley

Grand Valley Community Centre - Arena
90 Main St N, 2nd floor
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5S7

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Museum of Dufferin

936029 Airport Road
Mulmur, ON L9V 0L3

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No Physical Address

Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre St
Orangeville, ON
Canada L9W 2X1

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Orangeville

Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre St, Entrance C
Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1

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Orangeville - Ambulance Headquarters

325 Blind Line
Orangeville, ON L9W 5J8

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Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre Street
Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1

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Orangeville - Head Office

W & M Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre St
Orangeville, ON
Canada L9W 2X1

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Shelburne

Mel Lloyd Centre
167 Centre St, Entrance B
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8

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Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Mel Lloyd Centre - Entrance "E"
167 Centre St
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8

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26 Agency Services [Show Listings]

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Child Care Fee Subsidy, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

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Community Support Services - Home Help, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

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Community Support Services - Home Maintenance, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Arranges for individuals or businesses to assist clients with outdoor seasonal tasks or repairs and maintenance. May be on a one-time, regular or occasional basis. Services may include: * Shoveling sn ... [More]

Community Support Services - Meals on Wheels, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Provides meals to individuals living at home to ensure their nutritional needs are met. * Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals, provide regular social contact, and monitor for potential crisis situa ... [More]

Community Support Services - Transportation, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Arranges for escorted door-to-door rides to local or out of town destinations including Toronto, Brampton and Barrie for medical appointments. Can also provide a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to accom ... [More]

Community Support Services, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Not for profit agency operated by the County of Dufferin administers, develops and co-ordinates a range of community support services for seniors and adults with disabilities. * Promotes client indepe ... [More]

EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Grand Valley

Child and Family Centre offers free programs for caregivers and children from birth to six years. Caregivers can learn and play with their child, meet people and get advice. Services include: &nb ... [More]

EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Orangeville

EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Shelburne

Emergency Management Office, Orangeville - Head Office

Responsible for identifying risks to the community, creating and practicing plans to deal with risks and coordinating the response to major emergencies involving multiple agencies Provides information ... [More]

Employment Resource Centres, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

Self-directed resource centre offers help with job searching and provides access to resources. Services include: * access to computers, internet, fax and photocopiers * resource library with informati ... [More]

Municipal Office

Provides the following departments and government programs for the residents of Dufferin County: * Building Services * Children's Programs and Services * County Council * Emergency Preparedness * Empl ...

Museum of Dufferin

COVID-19 MUSEUM IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED Museum collects, preserves and interprets the history of Dufferin County. Services include: * changing artifact exhibits * art galleries showcasing the wor ... [More]

Ontario Works, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

Provides financial assistance and employment assistance to individuals in financial need. Services to clients include: * employment support- referrals to community services including Housing and Child ... [More]

Paramedic Service

Paramedic services are delivered through a partnership between Dufferin County and the Headwaters Health Care Centre. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1 and an ambulance with paramedics will be ... [More]

Raising the Bar, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

Community initiative to promote and support early childhood educators in their continuous commitment to excellence in early learning and child care programs. Provides a framework for best practice to ... [More]

Road Conditions

Provides information about driving conditions on Dufferin County roads. * Website provides information about road conditions, closures and access to traffic cameras * Visit http ... [More]

Social Housing - Homelessness Prevention Programs

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Social Housing - Homeownership Program, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

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Social Housing - Housing Access Dufferin, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

One-stop centre for information about and applications for Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) subsidized housing and affordable housing in Dufferin County Housing units are located in the Town of Orangeville ... [More]

Social Housing - Ontario Renovates, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

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Waste Services, Orangeville - Head Office

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