Lanark. County Administration
Site: County of Lanark Administration Building
Service: Ontario Renovates Program - Social Housing
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN0577 | Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2018 |
| Notes | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Applications are only accepted during a certain time of the year, contact the organization to inquire on the application process. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Smiths Falls |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Abbott St and Lombard St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Program for low and modest income households that provides funding for major repairs and rehabilitation required to make a house safe and housing modifications to increase accessibility. Home Repair to assist low to moderate income home owner households: Repair their home to bring to acceptable standards while improving the energy-efficiency of the unit. * Increase accessibility of their unit through modifications and adaptations. Major repairs and rehabilitation required to make a house safe while improving energy efficiency including: * heating systems * chimneys * doors and windows * foundations * roofs, walls, floors and ceilings * vents, louvers * electrical systems * plumbing * septic systems, well water and well drilling Modifications to increase accessibility related to housing and reasonably related to the occupant's disability including: * ramps * handrails * chair and bath lifts * height adjustments to counter tops * cues for doorbells/fire alarms |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Lanark County |
| Eligibility | Eligible households must: * Have a household income at or below the recommended Household Income Limits. * Own a home that is their sole and principal residence with a market value at or below the average Multiple Listing Service MLS® resale price ($314,644). Target client groups include but are not limited to: * seniors * persons with disabilities * victims of family violence * aboriginal people living off-reserve * low to moderate income singles and families * residents of remote communities |
| Application | Call to apply |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services ; Home Barrier Removal Grants ; Home Rehabilitation Programs ; Housing Development |
| Waiting List | Varies |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-267-4200 ext 2402 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-952-6275 |
| Fax | 613-283-6045 |
| ss@lanarkcounty.ca | |
| Website | www.lanarkcounty.ca |
| Primary Contact | Emily Hollington, Director of Social Services; Phone: 613-267-4200 ext 2101 |
| Alternate Contact | Sandy Grey, Social Housing Manager; Phone: 613-267-4200 ext 2401; Email: sgrey@lanarkcounty.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing |
| Print Material | Brochure |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |