District of Muskoka, Bracebridge - Pine St, Landlord Rent Supplement Program

District of Muskoka

Site: Bracebridge - Pine St

Service: Landlord Rent Supplement Program

Record #: MUS1870

Last Modified: 19 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Landlords may be eligible to enter into rent supplement agreements where they receive a direct payment for a portion of the monthly rent (average of $235 per unit per month) toward rental units.

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Oct-Apr Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, May-Sep
Areas Served	Muskoka District
Eligibility	Rent must be at or below the Average Market Rent for the District of Muskoka, which is set annually based on data collected by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Rent increases over the five year period of the Rent Supplement agreement will be in accordance with applicable Provincial legislation. Applications for multiple unit agreements are made by the Landlord, who following the signing of an agreement selects the Tenants, and refers the Tenants for income testing (for In Situ or single unit agreements, application is typically made by the Tenant, and on approval is followed by an agreement with the Landlord) Landlords sign initial agreements for up to 5 years For multi-unit Rent Supplement Agreements, supplements will be fixed for similar units based on unit size, rent and utility inclusion (for In Situ, the supplement level will be based on such factors as household/unit size, rent for unit, utility inclusion, household composition, income, and other non-discretionary expenses) Monthly Rent Supplement payments are paid directly to the Landlord
Application	Call 705-645-2412 ext 4326
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Bracebridge
Address & Map	District Administration Building, 70 Pine St Bracebridge, ON Canada P1L 1N3
Mailing Address	District Administration Building, 70 Pine St Bracebridge, ON Canada P1L 1N3
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-645-2412
E-Mail	Michael.romaine@muskoka.on.ca
Website	www.muskoka.on.ca/en/housing/rent-assistance-programs.aspx#How-Do-I-Apply
Primary Contact	Michael Romaine, Case Manager; Phone: ext 4326