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
  

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