Amount: up to $6,250 Who is Eligible: Households who buy a first property that is a new residential unit Description: The purpose of this program is to facilitate first-time home ownership for buyers of a new affordable residential unit or, for families, an existing residential building with 1, 2 or 3 above-ground dwelling units. […]
Snow Removal Financial Assistance
Amount: up to $300 Who is Eligible: Seniors and persons with disability Description: City Council has authorized a Financial Assistance Program to help senior citizens and physically challenged homeowners with costs incurred from hiring a service provider to remove snow from their sidewalks and driveways. Qualifying applicants can receive a grant of up to […]
Simcoe County Secondary Suites Program
Amount: up to $25,000 Who is Eligible: Property Owner Description: This program provides financial assistance in the form of a forgivable loan of up to a maximum of $25,000, to create a secondary or garden suite. Steps to Get this Rebate: 1. If you are eligible to apply for the Program, you can print […]
Keep the Heat
Who is Eligible: Households Description: Keep the Heat is an emergency assistance program that provides funding for heat and energy for those who are experiencing financial difficulties and are in receipt of a notice of termination of heating utilities. Steps to Get this Rebate: 1. To apply, contact 519-255-5200 ext. 5924 or email at […]
Housing Stability Bank: Emergency Utility Assistance
Who is Eligible: Low income households Description: Emergency Utility Assistance – a limited grant program or interest-free, repayable loan to assist with utility arrears pertaining to gas, electricity or water. Steps to Get this Rebate: 1. Intake to obtain a Gas Arrears Grant will be conducted by United Way Greater Simcoe County by telephone […]