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.
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?
You can apply for RGI housing if:
- You are over 16 years old
- Your household income is below the annual Household Income Limits
- The total value of your household assets are below the Household Asset 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
| Income limit | 1-bedroom | 2-bedroom | 3-bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income limit per month | $3,500/month | $4,125/month | $4,458/month | $5,208/month |
| Income limit per year | $42,000/year | $49,500/year | $53,500/year | $62,500/year |
Asset limit
- $75,000
How to apply
You can also apply in any of the following ways:
- 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.
Special priority
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.
Please note that you must complete both the Special Priority application and the RGI application.
How do I update my application?
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?
There are RGI units in Brighton, Campbellford, Cobourg, Colborne, Hastings, Port Hope and Warkworth.
Municipality of Brighton
Francis Court
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for couples, singles and seniors
Midland Court
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for seniors (50+)
Midland Court ll
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for seniors (50+)
Town of Cobourg
Elgin Estates
Operated by Cobourg Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Two and three bedroom townhouses available for families
Elgin Street
Operated by NCHC. Two, three and four bedroom townhouses available for families.
Sutherland Place
One and two bedroom apartments and two, three and four bedroom townhouses available for families, singles and seniors
Trinity Place
Operated by Trinity Place Housing Corporation. One, two and three bedroom apartments available for families, singles and seniors
Windermere
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for couples, singles and seniors
Halcyon Place
Operated by Northumberland Supportive Non-Profit Housing Corporation. One and two bedroom apartments available for seniors
Township of Cramahe
Maple Court
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for seniors (50+)
Percy Manor
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom and two bedroom apartments available for seniors (50+)
Municipality of Port Hope
Fariview Estates
Operated by Port Hope Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Two and three bedroom townhouses available for families
Rose Glen Woods
Operated by Port Hope Non-Profit Housing Corporation. One and two bedroom apartments and two and three bedroom townhouses available for families. singles and seniors.
Scriven Boulevard
Operated by NCHC. Two and three bedroom townhouses available for families
Wellington Manor
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for couples, singles and seniors
Wellington Place
Operated by NCHC. Two, three and four bedroom townhouses available for families
Holland Court
Operated by NCHC> One bedroom apartments available to seniors
Municipality of Trent Hills
Kinlee Terrace
Operated by Campbellford Non-Profit Housing Inc. Two, three and four bedroom townhouses available for families
Sunset Court
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for couples, singles and seniors.
Campbellford Memorial Multicare Lodge
Operated by 174 Oliver Road, Campbellford. One and two bedroom apartments available for seniors and supportive housing.
Mill Creek Manor
Operated by Percy Township Non-Profit Housing Corporation. One and two bedroom apartments available for seniors
Sunrise Court
Operated by NCHC. One bedroom apartments available for seniors
What is the waiting time?
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 its best to provide the most accurate estimate possible.
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