Housing and Homelessness Services
We offer housing and homelessness supports and services for residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton.
Affordable Housing Targets Program |
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Developers, community housing providers, non profits, landlords and homeowners are invited to learn about various incentives available to create affordable housing. Incentives apply to new construction, rehabilitation, secondary suites and subsidies within market units and made available to assist Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton achieve their affordable housing targets. You can either fill out the Affordable Housing Targets Program Expression of Interest online form or learn more on the Affordable Housing Target Program webpage. For more detailed info or to submit your application, please contact: Affordable Housing Program Coordinator 705-324-9870 extension 3105 |
Housing Services |
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Housing Services provide assistance with finding a home, preventing eviction and homeowner assistance. Please note: Housing Services was formally known as Housing Help |
KLH Housing Corporation |
| KLH Housing Corporation is a housing provider that serves Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton. We are continuously building new units and have a wide range of apartment choices. |
Community Housing |
| Community Housing provides eligible households with safe, affordable housing throughout communities in Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton. |
10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan |
| Please see our new 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan page. |
Coordinated Access System |
Homelessness Coordinated Access SystemThe Homelessness Coordinated Access System of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton is made up of a network of agencies who are working together to help people experiencing homelessness to find and keep permanent, affordable housing. People who are homeless are prioritized to supports and services based on their level of need. The City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton has committed to reaching functional zero and ending chronic homelessness by 2020. The community has created a Coordinated Access A video explaining the Coordinated Access System to service providers and staff within those agencies has also been created. Additional one-page documents relating to the Homelessness Access Entry System can be found below:
If you have any questions about the Coordinated Access System please contact us. Homelessness Coordinated Response Team The Homelessness Coordinated Response Team (HCRT) of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton is made up of agencies who work together to help people experiencing homelessness find and keep permanent, affordable housing. If you are facing homelessness you can be connected to the following assessment agencies, in order to complete a vulnerability assessment:
2021 Enumeration Report |
Extreme Cold Winter Response, from Kawartha Lakes Human Services |
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A Place Called Home (APCH) provides emergency shelter services for the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton. People experiencing homelessness can contact APCH day or night at 705-328-0905 or toll free at 1-866-520-2689. During the winter when temperatures are below -10oC, APCH temporarily increases shelter capacity to support those experiencing unsheltered homelessness. |
Contact Us
Housing Help
Kawartha Lakes Office
Suite 1
37 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay ON K9V 2L9
County of Haliburton Office
Unit 8
49 Maple Avenue, Haliburton ON K0M 1S0
PO Box 728
Telephone: 705-878-9367
Toll Free: 1-844-878-9367
E-Mail Housing Help