Social Housing

The goal of the Hastings County Housing Programs Branch is to provide safe, modest and affordable housing for low income households in Hastings County.

Our units are located in Bancroft, Belleville, Deseronto, Madoc, Marmora, Stirling, Quinte West (Trenton and Frankford Wards) and Tweed.

We directly own and manage 1,379 social housing units, 213 rent supplement units and administer 855 non-profit units owned by 15 different non-profit housing and cooperative corporations.

The Hastings County Housing Programs Branch administers the Social Housing Registry. This list provides one, centralized waiting list for social housing in Hastings County.

We are also responsible for encouraging the creation and development of new affordable housing in Hastings County. This includes development of non-profit housing, affordable rental housing and affordable housing for purchase.

FAQ's

How Do I Apply?

To apply for Social Housing, please contact the Intake Access Center (IAC) at 613-771-9630 or toll free at 1-866-414-0300. A live attendant will complete an application with you over the phone. Our regular hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please note, you must have a valid social insurance number to apply through the IAC. Alternatively, you may apply on-line (On Line Application for Social Housing) or print a paper application (Printable Housing Application). You may also request that a paper application to be mailed to you by contacting the Intake Access Center or the Housing Programs Branch.

How Do I Apply For Emergency Housing?

Unfortunately, we are not set up to supply emergency housing. Please call Ontario Works, Intake Access Centre 613-771-9630 or toll free, 1-866-414-0300 after hours call Salvation Army (613) 968-6834 or toll free at 1-866-414-0300

Where Am I On The Waiting List?

This depends on the number of bedrooms required, location preference and vacancy turnover rate. This means there is no specific number on our waiting list which we can give you, nor can we predict how long you will have to wait.

How Much Rent Do I Have To Pay?

Rent is based upon approximately 30% of your total gross household income. Persons on fixed income such as Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Plan pay according to Provincially Mandated Scales.

Programs

Affordable Housing Program Landlord Application
Affordable Housing Program Tenant Application

Contact Us

Belleville Office 15 Victoria Ave 2nd Floor, Box 7 Belleville, ON K8N 1Z5	Phone: 613 968-3465 Fax: 613 968-3197 Toll Free: 1-800-267-2804
Quinte West Office 91 Creswell Drive Trenton, ON K8V 6A6	Phone: 613 392-1387 Fax: 613 392-2876 Toll Free: 1-866-819-9023
Name & Position	Ext.
Scott Robertson, Housing Program Manager	4302
Pam Murphy, Supervisor Non-Profit Housing	4322
Suzanne Lough, Administrative Assistant	4307
Property Supervisors
Bob Fraser, Senior Supervisor Housing Operations	4311
Theresa Kennelly, Property Supervisor	4314
Sue Bowness, Property Supervisor	4326
Annette Williams, Property Supervisor	4319
Nan Hastings, Property Supervisor Quinte West	2211
Michelle Ogden, Affordable Housing Supervisor	4310
Sandra Sidsworth, Housing Relations Supervisor	4320
Maintenance
Barry Moore, Building Services Supervisor	4316
Andrea Haggerty, Building Services Coordinator	4313
Danny Rose, Works Control Clerk	4399
Brian Chard, Maintenance Supervisor	4325
Corinne Lloyd, Maintenance Clerk	4312
Vicki Ryan, Maintenance Clerk	4331
Rent Review
Patricia Fitzgibbon, Rent Calculation Clerk	4327
Kim Carr, Rent Calculation Clerk	4317
Janet Denyes, Rent Calculation Clerk Quinte West	2225
Michelle Lang, Rent Calculation Clerk (acting)	4308
Tenant Placement
Tom Johnston, Office/Tenant Placement Supervisor (acting)	4301
Jennifer Clazie, Tenant Placement Clerk	4304
Pam Schmidt, Tenant Placement Clerk (acting)	4324
Pam Mallory, Tenant Placement Clerk	4323
Reception Area
Kathy Sheahan, Reception/Payroll Clerk	4309
Colleen Alexander, Reception/Accounts Receivable Clerk	4318