Community Initiatives & Settlement Services
Tenant Resources
Housing Assistance
Bruce County Housing Application
Grey County Housing Application
Financial Assistance
Bruce County Housing Stability Fund Application - If you are a Bruce County resident who needs assistance with utility arrears, rent arrears, first or last month’s rent and/or moving expenses please visit this website, on your computer or handheld device, to complete your application.
Ontario Electricity Support Program
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
RESP Assistance for Children Born January 1, 2004 or After
Renters Should Know
Webinar for frontline workers on tenants’ rights during COVID-19 (Recorded June 16, 2020)
Your Guide to Renting a Home - Whether you are a first-time renter or an experienced tenant, this section will help you look for and evaluate potential accommodations and understand your rights and responsibilities. Links to useful worksheets and sample letters are also included.
Door to Door Sales and Home Service Contracts - Know your rights when you sign a contract at your door. Learn about avoiding common door-to-door scams for water heaters, home heating, and other services.
Other Helpful Links
Sample Letters and Worksheets - The following worksheets and sample letters can help you from the beginning of your rental search to the end of your tenancy.
In the News
Pay Rent or Buy Groceries Infographic: Afforable Housing and Food Accessibility
A Place to Call Home Report of the Expert Advisory Panel on Homelessness
Low Income Assistance Review (anticipated implementation January 1, 2016 - see Ontario Electricity Support Program above)