Halton. Social and Community Services
Site: Oakville - Dorval Dr - Housing Services
Service: Halton Housing Help - Halton HomeShare
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK9138 | Last Full Update: 11 Aug 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Toll free 1-877-813-3363 |
| After Hours Phone | 3-1-1 |
| halton@housinghelpcentre.ca | |
| Website | torontoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/The-HomeShare-Toolkit-Final.pdf |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionofHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A new housing option that offers a home provider and home sharer the ability to live in affordable shared accommodation-inclusive of respect, choice and mutual dignity. A collaboration between the Burlington Age-Friendly Seniors Council, Halton Region and Halton Housing Help. HomeShare is: * a living arrangement between two or more people, usually unrelated, who reside together in the same residence * typically, each person has his or her own private space and will share common areas, such as kitchen and living room * household responsibilities can be shared, or sometimes services can be exchanged for reduced accommodation expenses * services may include: * grass cutting * gardening * household cleaning * taking care of pets |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Residents of Halton Region |
| Application | * those interested are required to complete an application form to rent or share in the program * once an application is received by Halton Housing Help, applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview * two references are required and a copy of a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Screening must must be complete in order to proceed |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; $25 fee for Criminal Reference Check |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dorval Dr and QEW |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Housing Development ; Housing Search and Information |
