Chatham-Kent (Municipality of). Municipal Services
Site: Chatham - Grand Ave W
Service: Housing Services Division
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CHK4912 | Last Modified: 12 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 12 Feb 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-351-8573 ext 3 |
| Fax | 519-351-6404 |
| ckhousingservices@chatham-kent.ca | |
| Website | www.chatham-kent.ca |
| Primary Contact | Christopher Cartier, Housing Services Assistant; Phone: 519-351-1228 ext 2253 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Housing Services (CKHS) • provide rent-geared-to-income (RGI) to 1,415 households in C-K • area Landlord for C-K public housing (56 buildings, 710 units) • area Service Manager to 14 C-K social housing providers (1,592 units) • Responsible for Affordable Housing programs in C-K * Provides centralized information about private non-profits, co-operatives, municipally owned social housing, rent supplement units with private landlords and affordable housing programs to help applicants of every income level make informed choices about their housing needs. * Special Needs Housing is available for a household having one or more individuals needing accessibility modifications or provincially-funded support services in order to live independently in the community. Other Agencies in Chatham-Kent that help with housing: * Canadian Mental Health Association * Canadian Red Cross Society * Chatham & District Association for Community Living * Chatham-Kent Women's Centre * Ontario March of Dimes provide supportive housing units in Chatham-Kent. Visit the website www.chatham-kent.ca for more information about affordable housing in Chatham-Kent. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Chatham-Kent |
| Eligibility | * Must be 16 years of age or older and capable of living independently. * Must be a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have made an application for status as a Permanent Resident or have Refugee Claimant status or made an application for status where no removal order has been made enforceable against any member of the household. * Must not owe arrears to any social housing provider or have been found to have misrepresented income for geared to income housing. * If a homeowner, must agree to put it up for sale upon offer to lease and sell within six months. * May be a waiting list (call for details) * If a victim of family violence or have special housing needs, please contact staff immediately. |
| Application | * Call, walk-in or visit the municipal web site (www.chatham-kent.ca) for more information * Download application form or visit this office or any Municipal Centre or Information Desk to obtain an application form * Appointment required for eligibility assessment * Application Process required * Experiencing homelessness, please call 519-351-8573 between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm OR 519-354-6628 after 4:30 pm. Contact the Salvation Army at 519-354-1430 for a list of other housing options available throughout Chatham-Kent. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Rental fees |
| Agency Information | |
| Primary Executive | Shelley Wilkins, Director, Housing Services; Phone: 519-351-8573; Email: Shelley.Wilkins@chatham-kent.ca |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Municipal |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Chatham |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Grand Ave and Keil Dr |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1296 435 Grand Ave W Chatham, ON N7M 5R9 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |