The Housing Resource Centre's mission is that every person within Peterborough City and County lives free of poverty with equal access to safe and secure housing and community resources.

Housing Resource Centre

Housing Registry [top]

Landlord's vacancy listings for the City and County of Peterborough are provided to tenants seeking rental housing. Landlords list their properties on this computerized registry free of charge.

Help to apply for community and rent geared-to-income housing (subsidized, public, non-profit or cooperative) for families, seniors, couples or individuals.

Information on landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, social benefits; such as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program, and referrals to and information on Housing Help Centres in other areas.

Referrals to other services and agencies within the City and County of Peterborough.

Referrals to, or help to apply for emergency financial assistance.

Housing Support [top]

Assessment, case management, individual support and advocacy for people facing significant barriers related to finding housing or maintaining affordable housing such as; homelessness, poverty, disabilities including mental, physical, or developmental, chronic illness or injury, fleeing abuse, discrimination, vulnerable youth, frail elderly, and persons with literacy or language difficulties.

Assistance with the completion of applications, negotiations with landlords, housing providers and service providers.

Information and help with eviction related problems e.g. eviction or harassment.

Accompaniment to appointments & home visits for people with disabilities or no transportation.

Information and referral to other agencies and services.

Support is available to help people retain affordable housing when faced with problems that might lead to loss of housing. Examples include; rent or utility arrears; negotiation of payment plans, referral or assistance in obtaining emergency assistance, referral to free legal advice, conflict resolution with neighbours, landlords, etc.

Emergency Assistance Funds [top]

Emergency Fund Program:  Financial assistance to help prevent or to resolve homelessness in the City and County of Peterborough. Assistance is available to low income people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

A new position has been created funded by Service Canada commencing March, 2006 for a one year duration.  The Fund Developer position will be responsible for raising sustainable funds for the Emergency Assistance Fund.

FUSE (Fund for Utility Service Emergencies):  This fund directly assists people in retaining electrical, water and sewage services and assists in avoiding evictions.  FUSE is funded by the Peterborough Utilities Services and by many generous donations provided by local households through direct contributions added to their PUS monthly bill.

Rent Bank Fund:  This fund directly assists people who are at risk of eviction to retain their housing and is funded by the City of Peterborough.  Pending availability of funds.

Winter Warmth Fund:  This fund directly assists people in retaining their Enbridge gas service and is administered by the United Way of Peterborough & District.  Program runs from December to March each year depending on the availability of funds.

Emergency Energy Fund:  This fund directly assists people by ensuring that their source of heating during the winter months is retained and is funded by the City of Peterborough.  Program runs from December to March each year depending on the availability of funds.

Contact us immediately at 705-743-9122 if you receive an eviction notice or if your heat or hydro company is threatening to cut off your service or if you are literally homeless.  Strict verification of information and eligibility guidelines apply.

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Location of Services

229 King Street
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2R8
Tel: 705-743-9122
Fax: 705-742-3015
Email: hrcpeterborough@yahoo.ca