Affordable Housing

Expression of Interest

EOI 2018-01 Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) for Ontario
(2014 Extension)  & 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund
Rental Housing Component Funding 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (Leeds Grenville), Community and Social Services Division, as Consolidated Municipal Service Manager, invites proposals from non-profit and private/non-profit partnership proponents to develop affordable rental housing within Leeds and Grenville, to assist Leeds Grenville in meeting the objectives of its Housing and Homelessness Plan. 

Proposals submitted will be considered for a funding allocation through the Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) for Ontario (2014 extension) and/or the 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund Programs, as appropriate.  It is anticipated that approximately:

• $487,540.00 in Social Infrastructure Funding will be available on April 1, 2018; and
• $1,073,889.00 in Investment in Affordable Housing Funding will be available on April 1, 2019.

Submissions must meet the provincial guidelines, and comply with the preferences outlined in this Expression of Interest.  Leeds Grenville is interested in receiving respondents’ proposals to develop affordable rental housing for low and moderate income households. 

For more information please refer to the Expression of Interest and program guidelines:

• Expression of Interest - EOI 2018-01 Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) for Ontario (2014 Extension)  & 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund Rental Housing Component Funding 
• 2016 Social Infrastructure Fund Program Guidelines
• Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario (2014 Extension) Program Guidelines

Deadline for submissions: April 19, 2018

It can be hard to find a rental unit that is affordable. Making repairs to your home can be even more challenging. Households with low incomes may find it impossible to save enough money to buy their first home. The Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario program can help. Leeds Grenville participates in the following program components:

• Housing Allowance provides rental assistance with a flat rate monthly subsidy
• Ontario Renovates helps eligible households improve the home that they own and occupy
• Home Ownership provides down payment assistance to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a home