Bruce County is offering financial support to vulnerable residents to be able to stay in their rental units.
The county says through their Municipal Housing Allowance program, residents are given an allowance of $590 per month to be able to pay for housing and address affordability.
The program’s goal is to assist about 27 households.
The program is available until March 2023 and may continue depending on funding.
The county says rent supplements and housing allowances like this program, are government or municipally funded payments. These attempt to bridge the gap between what an individual or family can afford to pay, and what the actually cost of housing is.
Housing Services Manager Tania Dickson says, “housing allowances are a practical way to provide affordable housing more rapidly, as the county continues to explore opportunities to build new affordable units. Bruce County’s rent supplement and housing allowance programs are a valuable resource for social assistance recipients, low-income earners, and seniors in our region.”
Those looking to apply for the program can visit the county website here. For more details, call the program at 1-877-396-3450.
