Tenant Applications

 County residents can apply here for affordable rental housing.  The application process follows our Tenant Application Policy. 

You can apply here, or on a paper application. If you need help, you can:

  • ask us 
  • go to a community agency or help 
  • go to a County-wide information session this Summer (dates coming soon)


We rank applicants based on:

  • Date of application
  • Current County residence with two exceptions
  • Household income that matches the size of housing 
  • Level of housing insecurity 
  • Additional Household characteristics

Secondary Suites

The Secondary Suites Pilot Program is in its second year, increasing the supply of affordable long term rental housing for County residents. The interest free non-repayable loan of up to $25,000 is available to eligible owner-occupied or small landlords (fewer than 10 units) to build or renovate on existing residential properties. 

The deadline to apply is 4 pm, Friday July 14, 2023.


To apply, you'll need to provide documents about:

    • Your property: Ownership, encumbrances, proof of insurance
    • Your proposed tenancy unit: location, drawings, rent to be charged

If you receive the interest free, non-repayable loan you will need to:

    • Have a Loan Agreement and add the municipality to your title 
    • Agree to rent the unit for 15, or pay-back a pro-rated part of the loan should you sell the property