Empower Simcoe - Regional Housing Support Services

Housing Resource Centre to assist those looking for permanent housing, services include:

• assistance applying for Rent Supplement or Housing Allowance
• assistance with accessing funding for rent related expenses
• assistance with accessing funding for utility related expenses. Intake provided in some areas
• assistance with accessing funding for support services needed for individuals with a disability or mental illness who are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support
• landlord/tenant mediation
• referrals to community resources
• maintaining a landlord registry
• maintaining a housing registry of houses, townhouses, apartments, rooms and shared accommodation
• assistance with applications for subsidized housing which must be forwarded by client
• assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
• support people to keep information current for the coordinated access system in Simcoe County
• Member of the Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness

Outreach Locations
Housing Access Workers also provide support through other community agencies

• see Outreach Locations - Drop-in

• Call to make an appointment and to get an application form
• Drop-in at Outreach Locations
• Referral - social agency
• Referral - self
• Applications for heating assistance (electric or gas) are accepted from Oct-Apr
• Landlord Partnership Program: fill out form on website by clicking here.

• Age Requirement: 16 yrs and up
• Young adults and adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, low income or having a special need that affects ability to obtain or maintain adequate affordable housing
• Rent Supplement or Housing Allowance: for tenant eligibility and unit eligibility click here