County of Bruce.

Service: Human Services - Housing - Home Repair Program, Kincardine

Record #: BRU0284
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 25 Aug 2023

Description

Description (Service) Provides financial assistance to low-to-moderate income households needing upgrades for safety, energy efficiency or accessibility. Provides up to $15,000 per household in 10-year forgivable loans, and up to $5,000 grants for households needing accessibility upgrades.

Eligible repairs could include:
  • heating systems including furnace replacement
  • chimneys
  • foundations
  • roofs, vents, louvres
  • electrical systems
  • plumbing, toilet replacement, water heaters
  • septic systems, well water, well drilling
Accessibility modifications could include but are not limited to:
  • ramps
  • handrails
  • chair and bath lifts
  • height adjustments to countertops
  • bathroom renovations
Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:
  • 30 Park St, Walkerton - 519-881-0431
  • 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin- 519-389-5580
  • 268 Berford Street, Wiarton- 519-534-1286

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Bruce County
Eligibility Total household income of $75,000 or less and own a home in Bruce County that is your sole and principal residence with a market value of $340,000 or less. In need of repair, energy or accessibility upgrades. All property taxes and mortgage payments must be up to date and insurance coverage in place for the full value of the home.
Application Call or visit website.
Languages English
Fees Call for information.

Address and Location

Located In Community Kincardine
Address & Map
529 Gary St
Kincardine, ON
Canada N2Z 0G8
 
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Intersection Gary St and Philip Pl
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-877-396-3450
Toll Free Phone 1-877-396-3450
Fax 519-396-3499
E-Mail msix@brucecounty.on.ca
Website https://www.brucecounty.on.ca/services/human-services/home-repair-program
Primary Contact Millie Six, Programs Assistant; Phone: 877-396-3450; Email: msix@brucecounty.on.ca
Alternate Contact Tania Dickson, Housing Manager; Phone: tdickson@brucecounty.on.ca
Mailing Address c/o Bruce County Housing Corporation ; PO Box 1450 
Kincardine, ON 
Canada N2Z 2Z4

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