We provide safe, affordable housing in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County for individuals who meet income and other requirements. Please see, 'Am I eligible for a Community Housing unit?' below
Apply online for Community Housing or download a copy of the Community Housing Application to apply by mail, email or in person.
Please note, applications must be updated annually in order to remain eligible. We need to be sure that we have up-to-date information for your application. Please complete the application update form if there are any changes to your Community Housing Application.
Under the updated legislation, you will receive only one offer of housing. If you turn down this offer, you will be removed from the Community Housing wait list. To make changes to your building selections please update building choices or download a copy of the building selection form to submit by mail or in person.
Property name: Carew Park Apartments/Starlight Apartments
Address: 2 Colborne Street West
Bedrooms: bachelor, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
Parking: parking available for a fee
Phone: 705-464-2726
Property details:
- rent supplement (private landlord, but rent is geared to income)
- elevator
- access to public transportation
- coin laundry
- appliances included
- utilities included
- balcony
Property name: 2 Hamilton Street (Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Mental Health Services)
Address: 2 Hamilton Street
Bedrooms: 1 bedroom
Parking: parking available
Phone: 705-320-9976
Property details:
- affordable housing
- housing for those living with mental illness
- wheelchair accessible apartments available
- access to public transportation
- laundry
- cable television
- common room
- appliances included
- utilities included
- small patio
Property name: 3 York Street North
Address: 3 York Street North
Bedrooms: bachelor, 1 bedroom
Phone: 705-878-9367 x 3112
Property details:
- rent supplement (private landlord, but rent is geared to income)
- access to public transportation
- appliances included
- utilities included
- non-smoking building
Property name: Dunoon Terrace
Address: 24 to 30 Wellington Street
Bedrooms: 1 bedroom
Parking: parking available
Phone: 705-320-9976
Property details:
- rent-geared-to-income
- wheelchair accessible apartments available
- access to public transportation
- laundry
- appliances included
- utilities included
- non-smoking building
Property name: 35 Cambridge Street South
Address: 35 Cambridge Street South
Bedrooms: 1 bedroom
Parking: parking available
Phone: 705-320-9976
Property details:
- rent supplement (private landlord, but rent is geared to income)
- housing for those living with mental illness
- access to public transportation
- coin laundry
- cable or satellite television
- appliances included
- utilities included
- balcony (some units)
- non-smoking building
Property name: Community Care Village Housing Kawartha Lakes
Address: 65 Melbourne Street West
Bedrooms: 1 and 2 bedroom
Parking: parking available for a fee
Phone: 705-324-1600
Property details:
- affordable housing (80% of average market rent), rent supplement and market rent
- seniors only (60+)
- wheelchair accessible apartments available
- access to public transportation
- laundry
- cable television
- common room
- appliances included
- utilities included
- non-smoking building
- mandatory insurance
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Read frequently asked questions about financially assisted housing:
Am I eligible for a Community Housing unit? |
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Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have (or applied for) Permanent Resident Status in Canada, or be a Refugee Claimant. At least one member of the household must be 16 years or older. No one listed on the application can owe any other housing provider arrears of rent or damages. Satisfactory arrangements for repayment must be made prior to being placed on the waiting list. No one listed on the application has been convicted (within the last two years) of a crime under the Criminal Code in regards to receipt of Rental Assistance. As per legislation, your total household income cannot be greater than the Provincial Household Income Limits. See Schedule 2 Household Income Limits (Section 2) for the City of Kawartha Lakes. The 2024 Household Income Limits for our region are:
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Do you have Emergency Housing? |
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The City of Kawartha Lakes does not offer emergency housing. If you require emergency shelter please contact:
Please note that availability for emergency shelter varies. |
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How do I make changes to my application? |
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Your application must be updated annually. To submit your update online please complete the application update form. You can also make changes to your application by emailing Housing Services or by calling 705-878-9367 or 1-844-878-9367 |
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How long will I wait? |
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You can expect to wait up to 10 years or longer before you are offered housing. During this time you will be contacted annually to update your information. It is very important to keep your file updated or you could risk cancellation. | ||||||||||||||||||
How much will I pay in rent? |
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The rent you pay will depend on the program type you applied for and were offered. | ||||||||||||||||||
What is Rent-Geared-To-Income? |
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Rent-Geared-To-Income (RGI) assistance is reduced rent that is based on 30% of a household's gross income, or if the household is receiving assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, a social assistance rent scale is applied. Additional charges may apply. | ||||||||||||||||||
What is a Housing Allowance? |
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Rent is generally calculated one a year based on the household's gross monthly income or if the household is receiving assistance from Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program it is based on the shelter component of their assistance. The household would pay the landlord the new rent amount calculated when this allowance is calculated. The City would pay the allowance portion to the landlord. The maximum amount of the housing allowance is predetermined. | ||||||||||||||||||
How will you contact me? |
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Applicants will be contacted annually by mailing address and offers of housing are made over the phone. It is your responsibility to notify us immediately if your phone number or address changes. If we are unable to contact you, your application will be cancelled. |
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What is Special Priority status? |
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If you or a member of your household is a victim of domestic violence or human trafficking you may qualify for Special Priority. Please complete the Special Priority Application in addition to our Application for Community Housing. For more information about the Special Priority Policy and resources for survivors of abuse and trafficking see the Ontario government's web page. |
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Do you have units for persons with physical disabilities? |
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Some units are specially modified to accommodate someone with a physical disability. You can print or download a Request for Accessible Accommodations Application or please complete the online Request for Accessible Accommodations Form in addition to our Community Housing Application. Please note that most apartment buildings in our region are accessible and offer elevators. |
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How do I request ground floor accommodations? |
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Please fill out a separate Request for Ground Floor Accommodation if required. Applicants and tenants who only want offers of ground floor units, must provide medical verification of a condition or disability that requires a ground floor only unit. Most apartment buildings offer elevators or lifts and have a fire safety plan in place to assist those who require assistance in the event of an emergency. Applicants who request ground floor only accommodation can potentially be waiting longer for a community housing unit. |
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What happens after I apply? |
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You will receive notification from Housing Services within 30 days of being added to the waiting list. When it is close to the time when you may receive an offer for housing, you will be notified by phone to provide more detailed information including financial information, proof of citizenship. At the same time, we will complete a review of your housing selections. | ||||||||||||||||||
What size of units can I apply for? |
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A household is eligible to be housed in a unit of a size determined in agreement with the following principals:
A household is eligible to be housed in a unit type determined in agreement with the following principles:
Special requests will only be considered for medical reasons. Each special request will be carefully assessed. The household will be asked to provide documentation to substantiate the need for this special consideration by completing the Additional Bedroom Request - Medical Reasons form. The household will be notified whether or not they are approved. |
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What can I do if I don't agree with a decision that has been made? |
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A household may request a review of a decision made to the City's Review Body under one of the following areas:
Complete a Request for Review form for consideration or for your convenience you can also download a Request for Review application. |
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Can I apply for market rent housing? |
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You can download a copy of the Market Rent Application to apply by mail, email or in person. |
Only completed applications will be placed on the Centralized Waiting List.
Personal information on your application form is collected, pursuant to the Housing Services Act, 2011, c.6 (HSA) and the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c25 (MA) and will be used to determine suitability and eligibility for housing and the appropriate rent charge.
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