Landlord Information & Resources

Would you like to help us end homelessness and create a more affordable living situation for low-income households in our community?  Empower Simcoe has many programs that could be of interest to landlords who have available units to support these causes.  Please see below for more details.

If you are a landlord who is in need of assistance or information in regards to tenant issues or legislation that is relevant to rental properties, residential tenancies or rights of both landlords and tenants, you will find lots of helpful information on the right of this screen.

You can also contact one of the Regional Housing Support Services offices to sign up for the landlord registry at 705-739-0485 or Toll Free at 1-833-726-9082. You can also visit our Hours & Locations page, or email us at housingcalls@empowersimcoe.ca.

WORK WITH US TO END HOMELESS IN SIMCOE COUNTY

Would you like more information about renting your home out to one of Empower Simcoe Programs?

Please email us and include a phone number so we can reach out to you during regular business hours (Mon-Fri  8:30 am – 4:30 pm).

Second Suites

The Secondary Suites Program provides funding of up to $30,000 per unit for the creation of a secondary or garden suite which is an effective means to increase the supply of affordable housing.​​

Application intake for the Secondary Suites Program is year round. However, funding is limited and is provided on a first-come first-served basis to eligible applicants.

For application details, review the Application Package.

For more information on Secondary and Garden Suites, read this fact sheet.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, check out the Secondary Suites FAQ.​

Maximum Market Rents and Maximum Tenant Income – 2020 d​etails here.

For more information on the Secondary Suite Program process, review this flow chart.

Ontario Renovates Program

For more information about secondary suites and Ontario Building Code requirements, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Second Unit Innovation Guide.

Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario

Landlord Partnership Program

Incentivized program to increase housing stock

Community Rent Supplement Program

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Landlord Information Forum

Learn about our programs, network with peers, and hear from knowledgeable guest speakers

Landlord Damage Fund

Learn about the discretionary fund created for landlords who work with our Regional Housing First Program

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Do you want to know more about Regional Housing Support Services, related housing programs, information sharing and education and networking with other like-minded Landlords or property management companies?

If so register below for one of our Landlord Information Forums and learn how you can make a difference in the community!

There is always a host of great guest speakers knowledgeable in fire safety, legal matters, building code and much more!  Empower Simcoe will be hosting various Forums around Simcoe County throughout the year.  Use the button below to find out more information and to register.

Frequently Asked Questions

Landlords

Do you have property that you are interested in renting to a participant?

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 to become part of the Housing First Program.

Please connect with us at [LINK TO COMMUNAL EMAIL] or Toll-Free at:  1-833-726-9082

Where can I find the Landlord Tenant Board Notice Forms?

The Landlord Tenant Board Notice Forms can be found at https://tribunalsontario.ca/ltb/forms/