Affordable Mixed Income Rental Housing

Photo of housing units representing the affordable housing mixed income rental housing units

AFFORDABLE MIXED INCOME RENTAL HOUSING

Affordable mixed income rental housing is a pilot project at six one-bedroom apartment buildings owned by The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. This model offers a blend of rent-geared-to-income units and affordable housing units, to create a variety of housing options for eligible households.

For households approved under the Affordable Housing stream, rent is based on the affordable rent rates as calculated by The Counties. For 2026, the affordable rent is $1,290 per month for a one-bedroom unit. Rent increases will occur annually, and are not subject to the provincial rent increase guidelines.

Affordable housing options are available in:

Cardinal - 240 Helen Street
Spencerville - 33 Bennett Street
Lansdowne - 43 Centre Street
Westport - 56 Bedford Street
Merrickville - 105 Lewis Street and 318 Brock Street

Eligible Households

Household Income Limits are used to determine eligibility. Total household income must be between $46,001 and $60,000. These income limits are as of January 2026, and are subject to change.

Occupancy Standards are used to determine the size of unit a household is eligible for.

Eligibility Criteria Highlights:

Be at least 16 years of age and able to live independently.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
No member of the household may owe money to any social housing provider in Ontario.
Have a combined household income within the Household Income Limits.
Demonstrate a positive rental history and credit report.

For more information on program eligibility requirements, please call the Social Housing Registry at 613-342-3840, or 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2450, or email shr@uclg.on.ca.

To apply for an Affordable Mixed Income unit, please complete and submit the application.