Simcoe County. Social and Community Services Division

Social Housing Department

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Record #: MID1327 Last Modified: 25 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 25 Jun 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address1110 Highway 26
Midhurst, ON L0L 1X0
 
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LocationMidhurst
IntersectionHwy 26 and Hwy 27
Office Phone705-725-7215 * Accepts collect telephone calls
After Hours PhoneFor residents of Social Housing, answering service gives instruction how to contact someone for after hours emergencies 705-725-7215
Fax705-725-7220
Websitewww.simcoe.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactCathy Kytayko, Director of Social Housing
Alternate ContactTerry McErlean, Public Housing Manager
Description & Services
DescriptionThe County of Simcoe manages the program and subsidy administration for the Non-Profit and Co-Op Housing programs as well as directly owning and managing Simcoe County Housing Corporation * administers rent geared to income housing * some units are completely accessible to those with physical disabilities * abused women and children needing permanent subsidized housing may be eligible for special priority when referred by Crisis Centres * also administers several Senior Citizen apartments * seniors may apply to live in rent geared to income senior apartments or adult housing apartments
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedSimcoe County
EligibilityGeneral - filled by date of application * at least one member in household must be 16yrs and up * must be Canadian Citizen, Landed immigrant, or have Refugee Claimant Status and have no deportation order under the Immigration Act against any member of the household or no departure order or exclusion order under the Immigration Act * must be able to live independently * home owners must sell property within 6 months after being offered housing * must not owe arrears to any social housing provider or have misrepresented household income 
 
Seniors - filled by date of application * 60yrs and up for seniors housing * filled according to needs basis * if total assets equal more than fifty thousand dollars, can apply but may not be eligible
ApplicationApplication must be signed by all members of the household 16 years and older * Application available at the office, by mail, fax or online at www.simcoe.ca * copy of birth certificate and proof of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status must be provided with application 
 
Have a Centralized Special Needs Waitlist for those needing units modified for disability * application form and Housing Preference form available online, at Simcoe County Association for the Physically Disabled, and at housing resource centres throughout Simcoe County * applicants need print application form, Housing Preference Form and verification of disability * for more information contact Laura McCallum 705-725-7215 Ext 1146
FeesNone - Rents calculated on a scale that is geared to gross household income
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible