Assistance for Homeowners

We encourage landlords to notify us of any rental vacancies by completing our Vacant unit notification form.

As of April 30, 2018 most private landlords in Ontario must use the new standardized lease. To learn more about the new standardized lease please visit the Province of Ontario's website.

The standard lease has changed and an updated version is now available. Until February 28, 2021, a landlord and tenant may use the old or updated version of the standard lease. For most new residential tenancy agreements signed on or after March 1, 2021, you must use the updated standard lease.

The Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program is now closed for 2025.

Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates (KHR) provides a forgivable loan up to $20,000 for repairs such as roofs, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells and septic systems. A grant up to $5,000 is available for modifications to reduce physical barriers such as ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts and countertop height adjustments.

You must own your own home to apply for this grant. The value of your home must be at $671,145 or less.

For more information see the Household Eligibility Criteria and the Project Parameters.

Eligible applications will be considered for funding on a priority basis considering both income and the type of repair/modification.

Households who have previously participated in the program must confirm every year that the renovated property remains their sole and permanent home, by completing the annual update form.