Community Development Council Durham

Application

An application must be completed for interest-free loans.
Waiting Period - Client will be notified after a Committee has reviewed the application.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

For a financial grant the applicant must be working or receiving financial benefits, must have a low income and reside in permanent housing. Contact the office for other eligibility criteria.

Contacts

Acting Housing Manager
mtembo@cdcd.org

Languages

English

Language Note

interpretation services available upon request

Area(s) Served

Durham Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Ground floor access

Description of Services:

Provides personal support services to assist with housing search needs including advocacy/mediation. Provides a comprehensive listing of rental accommodations in Durham. * Provides information and applications for rent-geared-to-income subsidy assistance. * To access a rent-geared-to-income application visit the Region of Durham website at http://www.durham.ca/ or call 905-666-6239 ext 1803

ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP) - program provides a monthly on-bill credit for eligible households.

LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP) - is designed for low income families and individuals who are having difficulty in paying a utility bill (gas, hydro). Families and individuals may qualify for a one time grant through an application process. Applicants must contact the Housing Help Durham office to be pre-screened.

HOUSING OUTREACH - works with seniors, families, singles and youth who are homeless, under-housed and/or at risk of losing their housing. The goal of this program is to prevent homelessness by helping clients to find and/or maintain their housing