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Program:
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Housing Help Durham
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Phone Numbers:
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905-686-2661 ext 225
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-746-3696
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Fax:
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905-686-4157
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Address:
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458 Fairall St, Unit 4
Ajax, ON
L1S 1R6
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Intersection:
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Westney and Fairall
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Location:
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Ajax (Downtown)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Ground floor access
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Public Contacts:
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Acting Housing Manager
mtembo@cdcd.org
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Service Description:
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Provides personal support services to assist with housing search needs including advocacy/mediation. Provides a comprehensive listing of rental accommodations in Durham. * Provides information and applications for rent-geared-to-income subsidy assistance. * To access a rent-geared-to-income application visit the Region of Durham website at http://www.durham.ca/ or call 905-666-6239 ext 1803
ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP) - program provides a monthly on-bill credit for eligible households.
LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP) - is designed for low income families and individuals who are having difficulty in paying a utility bill (gas, hydro). Families and individuals may qualify for a one time grant through an application process. Applicants must contact the Housing Help Durham office to be
pre-screened.
HOUSING OUTREACH - works with seniors, families, singles and youth who are homeless, under-housed and/or at risk of losing their housing. The goal of this program is to prevent homelessness by helping clients to find and/or maintain their housing
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Application:
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An application must be completed for interest-free loans.
Waiting Period - Client will be notified after a Committee has reviewed the application.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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For a financial grant the applicant must be working or receiving financial benefits, must have a low income and reside in permanent housing. Contact the office for other eligibility criteria.
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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interpretation services available upon request
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Area Served:
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Durham Region
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Last Updated:
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8/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=50443
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