If you have low to moderate income, you can apply for one of Northumberland County's Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) units. There are also spaces for seniors and people requiring wheelchair modified units.
RGI assistance makes sure that a person or family does not pay more than 30% of its gross monthly income on rent.
There are RGI units in Brighton, Campbellford, Cobourg, Colborne, Hastings, Port Hope and Warkworth.
If you are eligible, your name will go on a waiting list when you apply. The waiting time will depend on the locations you picked on your application, the number of bedrooms you need and the turnover rate.
Do I qualify?
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You can apply for RGI housing if:
- You are over 16 years old
- Your household income is below the annual Household Income Limits
- Everyone in your household is a legal resident of Canada or refugee claimant
- You do not owe money to a social housing provider
- You have not misrepresented your income for the purpose of RGI eligibility
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How do I apply?
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There is a long wait list for RGI units in Northumberland. Most people need to find their own rental housing in the private market while they are on the waitlist. You must apply for RGI housing to be placed on the waitlist.
You can apply in any of the following ways:
- Download and complete a fillable PDF version of the application form
- Pick up an application from our office at 555 Courthouse Road in Cobourg
- Call us at 905-372-3329 or 1-800-354-7050 to have us mail you an application
If you require modifications to your unit, such as no stairs or wheelchair accessible, you must complete the limitations assessment form.
You may be eligible for Special Priority on the waitlist if:
- You are or have been a victim of human trafficking.
- You are living with someone who is abusing you or your children.
- You recently stopped living with someone who was abusing you or your children.
- Your immigration sponsor is abusing you or your children.
- You must be willing to live apart from this person forever.
You must give us proof of the abuse from someone that is working with you professionally. We also need proof that you live with or used to live with the person who is abusing you.
You can apply for Special Priority by downloading and completing the application form.
Please note that you must complete both the Special Priority application and the RGI application.
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What is the waiting time?
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Please note that the waiting times indicated below are subject to change based on unit turnover and current number of households on the wait list. Northumberland County Housing Services does it is best to provide the most accurate estimate possible.
Cobourg
1 bedroom - up to 10 years 2 bedroom - up to 4 years 3 bedroom - up to 5 years 4 bedroom - up to 6 years
Port Hope
1 bedroom - up to 10 years 2 bedroom - up to 4 years 3 bedroom - up to 5 years 4 bedroom - up to 6 years
Campbellford
1 bedroom - up to 7 years 2 bedroom - up to 4 years 3 bedroom - up to 5 years 4 bedroom - up to 6 years
Colborne
1 bedroom - up to 4 years
Brighton
1 bedroom - up to 6 years
Warkworth
1 bedroom - up to 3 years
Hastings
1 bedroom - up to 3 years
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How do I update my application?
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Applicants are required to keep us informed of any changes to their original application. At minimum, an application update form must be completed every two years. |
Where are the RGI units located?
Municipality of Brighton |
Francis Court Northumberland County Housing Corporation 2 Francis Street, Brighton 1 bedroom apartments Couples, singles, seniors
Midland Court Northumberland County Housing Corporation 12A Meade Street, Brighton 1 bedroom apartments Seniors (50+)
Midland Court II Northumberland County Housing Corporation 12 Meade Street, Brighton 1 bedroom apartments Seniors (50+)
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Town of Cobourg |
Elgin Estates
Cobourg Non-Profit Housing Corporation 330 Alexandria Drive, Cobourg 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses Families
Elgin Street Northumberland County Housing Corporation 265-327 Elgin Street East, Cobourg 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses Families Note: Elgin Park Redevelopment Project in progress
Halcyon Place Northumberland Supportive Non-Profit Housing Corporation 580 Courthouse Road, Cobourg 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Seniors
Sutherland Place Sutherland Place Co-operative Homes Inc. 199A Sutherland Crescent, Cobourg 1 and 2 bedroom apartments; 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses Families, singles, seniors
Trinity Place Trinity Place Housing Corporation 25 James Street East, Cobourg 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments Families, singles, seniors
Windermere Northumberland County Housing Corporation 330 King Street East, Cobourg 1 bedroom apartments Couples, singles, seniors
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Township of Cramahe |
Maple Court Northumberland County Housing Corporation 8 King Street West, Colborne 1 bedroom apartments Seniors (50+)
Percy Manor Northumberland County Housing Corporation 6 Percy Street, Colborne 1 bedroom apartments; one 2 bedroom apartment Seniors (50+)
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Municipality of Port Hope |
Fairview Estates Port Hope Non-Profit Housing Corporation 61 McCaul Street, Port Hope 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses Families
Holland Court Northumberland County Housing Corporation 24 Queen Street, Port Hope 1 bedroom apartments Seniors
Rose Glen Woods Port Hope Non-Profit Housing Corporation 144 Rose Glen Road, Port Hope 1 and 2 bedroom apartments; 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses Families, singles, seniors
Scriven Boulevard Northumberland County Housing Corporation 7 Scriven Boulevard, Port Hope 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses Families
Wellington Place Northumberland County Housing Corporation 41 Wellington Street, Port Hope 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses Families
Wellington Manor Northumberland County Housing Corporation 43 Wellington Street, Port Hope 1 bedroom apartments Couples, singles, seniors
Wellington Court Northumberland County Housing Corporation 45 Wellington Street, Port Hope 1 bedroom apartments Seniors
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Municipality of Trent Hills |
Campbellford Memorial Multicare Lodge 174 Oliver Road, Campbellford 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Seniors and supportive housing
Kinlee Terrace Campbellford Non-Profit Housing Inc. 224 First Street, Campbellford 2, 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses Families
Mill Creek Manor Percy Township Non-Profit Housing Corporation 140 Church Street, Warkworth 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Seniors
Sunrise Court Northumberland County Housing Corporation 111 Front Street South, Campbellford 1 bedroom apartments Seniors
Sunset Court Northumberland County Housing Corporation 112 Front Street South, Campbellford 1 bedroom apartments Couples, singles, seniors
Victoria Place Hastings Housing Corporation 96 Victoria Street, Hastings 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Seniors
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