​Local data resource available for non-profit housing developers

Affordable housing is a challenge not only locally, but also provincially and nationally, and there is a particular need to address housing for vulnerable populations.

To implement sustainable solutions, support is essential from all levels of government, as well as increased collaboration with non-profit housing providers and other community agencies, to provide deeply affordable housing.

Bruce County, through its housing services division, is responsible for the delivery and administration of provincially-mandated social and affordable housing programs, as well as initiatives to prevent and address homelessness.

To support the expansion of deeply affordable housing, a Local Data Resource specifically for non-profit housing developers, has been developed that provides key data and information regarding core housing needs in Bruce County.

Non-profit housing providers interested in developing deeply affordable or supportive housing, are encouraged to reach out to Bruce County’s new housing concierge program for information and guidance.

As part of the housing concierge service, county staff will be available to assist non-profit housing providers with the following services:
 

• Share data and best practices research with non-profit housing providers
• Connect non-profit providers to municipalities with an available supply of surplus land
• Act as a connector, communicator, and facilitator between non-profit housing providers and regulatory staff at the county and municipalities, as applicable
• Assist non-profits to access government funding to develop affordable housing projects

Building affordable housing of various types and forms in the county will create housing options that reflect the life stages of individuals and families, contribute to the development of complete and inclusive communities, and support community well-being and prosperity.

“Ongoing collaboration with local municipalities, and increased collaboration with non-profit housing providers and other community agencies, is integral to supporting the development and provision of deeply affordable housing,” says Tina Metcalfe, director of human services.

Bruce County has previously launched an Affordable Housing 101 Guide and two Affordable Housing Toolkits that provide information on the context for affordable housing creation in the county and its local municipalities, with step-by-step guides, tools, and other resources to support your projects.

Explore the Local Data Resource for non-profit housing developer
Explore the Affordable Housing 101 Guide

Explore the Affordable Development Toolkits:

• Multi-Residential and Ground-Related Affordable Housing
• Additional Residential Units

Reach out to the county’s new housing concierge program for information, guidance, and funding programs that are available to support the development of affordable housing. Call 1-800-265-3005 or visit housingconcierge@brucecounty.on.ca.

Discover more about Housing Services in Bruce County.