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LANDLORD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Landlord Partnership Program aims to expand housing for those facing chronic homelessness, addressing the persistent housing crisis. The program urges private landlords and property managers to support the most vulnerable at risk of homelessness.

RENTSMART CERTIFICATE COURSE

The RentSmart Certificate course is a housing education workshop that can help give you the skills and knowledge needed to overcome many challenges facing tenants.

LANDLORD FORUM

The Simcoe County Regional Housing First Program, along with our community partners, are working towards a goal of Functional Zero in Simcoe County by December 2024. In order to achieve this goal we need landlords like you!

Regional Housing Support Services

Regional Housing Support Services offers housing related services to members of the community of Simcoe County.

Support is offered to community members at risk of homelessness, experiencing homelessness or experiencing rental and/or utilities arrears.

For more information please use the icons below.

HOUSING RESOURCE CENTRES

Find local drop-in hours, make a housing appointment or receive assistance applying to funding programs.

REGIONAL HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM

We provide case management support to community members experiencing chronic homelessness.

TENANT SUPPORT & RESOURCES

Find helpful resources or make an appointment to receive assistance as a local tenant.

LANDLORD SUPPORT & RESOURCES

Being a landlord comes with a lot of responsibility, and sometimes you may not know where to turn for help.

Housing Resource Centre
Hours & Locations

Supports and services offered by Housing Resource Centres are by appointment only. All regions offer drop-in times at specified locations. Please select your region of choice for more information on drop-in time and location in your community. To book an appointment, please call: (705) 739-0485 or email: housingcalls@empowersimcoe.ca

Empower Simcoe
39 Fraser Court, Barrie, ON L4N 5J5
Phone: 705-739-0485
Drop-In Times:

Ontario Works
136 Bayfield St. 4th Floor, Barrie, ON
(Parking off Maple Street)
Monday         1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday  9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Barrie Public Library – Downtown Branch
60 Worsley St., Barrie, Ontario
Monday     9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Lighthouse Shelter & Community Hub
75 Queen St. E, Orillia, ON L3v 8m2
Phone: 705-739-0485
Drop-In Times:

Orillia Public Library – See Taylor
36 Mississaga St. West, Orillia, Ontario
Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Orillia Public Library – See Taylor
36 Mississaga St. West, Orillia, Ontario
Thursdays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Midland housing resource centre
guesthouse shelter & community Hub
522 elizabeth Street
Midland, ON, L4R 2A1
Drop-In Times:

Midland Public Library
320 King Street, Midland, Ontario
Tues 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Salvation Army – See Michelle
251 Second St., Midland, Ontario
Mon 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

south Georgian Bay Housing Resource Centre
485 sECOND sTREET, uNIT b
cOLLINGWOOD, ON L9Y 3J7
Drop-In Times:

Collingwood Public Library
55 Ste. Marie St., Collingwood, Ontario
Tues 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Wasaga Beach Public Library
544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Thurs 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Housing Resource Centre
Services

Housing Resource Centres are located throughout Simcoe County and can provide the following assistance:

  • Resources to assist with securing and maintaining housing
  • Weekly housing list of available rentals
  • Landlord/tenant mediation
  • Referrals to community services
  • Referrals to the Redwood Furniture Bank

We also offer information and assistance with applying to the programs below:

HOUSING RETENTION FUND
(HRF)

HRF assists with: arrears of rent or mortgage payments, arrears in utilities, last month's rent, or moving expenses.

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

LEAP was created to help individuals or families who are struggling to pay their electricity bills throughout the year.

ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM
OESP lowers electricity bills for households experiencing lower income by providing a monthly credit to eligible customers.

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