Community Rent Supplement Program (CRSP)

Empower Simcoe, in partnership with the County of Simcoe, have partnered together to build up lives of vulnerable residents! As part of its 10-point homelessness prevention strategy, the County of Simcoe has partnered with Empower Simcoe to support the region’s vulnerable residents with the new Community Rent Supplement Program. This program will provide rent subsidies for individuals and families who are, or at risk of, experiencing homelessness.

Rent Subsidies, up to $1000, will be provided for low- to moderate acuity clients who are experiencing, or are at risk of homelessness in the region.

To find out if your eligible for the Community Rent Supplement Program and to learn more, please Contact a Housing Associate at housingcalls@empowersimcoe.ca or phone (705) 739-0485 for a housing help appointment or assistance to apply for funding programs.

“County Council is committed to supporting individuals and families who are struggling to afford housing so they do not have to make the impossible choice between food and rent. This program will allow more people and families in the area to focus on building up their lives while they are living in safe, stable, and affordable housing. I would like to thank Empower Simcoe as they work with us to build up homes, lives, and hope across the region.”
Warden Basil Clarke, County of Simcoe
“Empower Simcoe is excited to be partnering with the County of Simcoe to deliver the Community Rent Subsidy Program. At a time when affordable housing continues to fall out of reach for so many of our community members, access to this subsidy is an important step toward individuals and families securing housing and avoiding homelessness.”
Dr. Claudine Cousins, Chief Executive Officer, Empower Simcoe