The Regional Municipality of Durham works with private and non-profit landlords and developers for the creation of affordable housing.
Information for landlords |
Surplus Land Inventory for Potential Development of Affordable Housing We partner with private or non-profit landlords to offer different housing programs to help make rent affordable for low-income households. These programs offer households on the rent-geared-to-income (RGI) wait list a subsidy in privately owned buildings. The subsidy could be based on the tenant's income or a set monthly rate depending on the program. The subsidy is paid directly to you as the landlord. In some cases, there are partnerships with local support agencies that provide support services for the tenants. You as the landlord will enter into an agreement with us. We will:
You as the landlord will:
Units must be self-contained, in a good state of repair, have rents at or below the average market rent as determined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and be covered by $5 million in liability insurance. You can apply to participate in the Rent Supplement Program by completing a Rent Supplement Landlord Application Form and submitting it to Housing Services.
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Information for developers |
Surplus Land Inventory for Potential Development of Affordable Housing Households with low-to-moderate income face growing challenges in finding affordable rental housing in Durham Region. Less than 50 per cent of rental households can afford the average market rent of $1,086 in Durham. Single non-seniors face the greatest challenge with unaffordability and homelessness. In order to address the affordability needs of these households, the region needs a greater range of affordable rental housing options and supports the creation of affordable housing stock. For more information about our housing vision and strategy, view our At Home in Durham page.
This includes units that target:
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