The following is a press release from the County of Lennox and Addington
Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS) is launching its Ontario Renovates program to provide financial assistance in supporting various affordable housing initiatives.
The Ontario Renovates Program is offered as part of the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Program funded by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), and provides financial assistance to households in need to repair deficiencies in affordable ownership properties. Funding is provided in the form of a 10 year, interest-free forgivable loan based on the cost of approved home repairs up to $25,000, and subject to the availability of program funds.
To support independent living for seniors and persons with disabilities, funding for accessibility repairs approved to a maximum of $5,000 is in the form of a grant, and does not require repayment.
The Ontario Renovates – Secondary Suites sub-component of OPHI, is intended to increase the supply of Affordable rental housing for low-income households in Prince Edward County and the County of Lennox and Addington. Funding is provided in the form of a 15-year, interest-free forgivable loan to homeowners to create an affordable secondary suite on the property of their sole and principal residence. The maximum eligible funding is based on the cost of approved work items and HST, payable up to $25,000.
Funding for these programs is on a first come first serve basis and to learn more about these programs please email ontariorenovates@lennox-addington.on.ca or call 613-354-0957.