AFFORDABLE HOUSING INFO SESSIONS

Developers, community housing providers, non-profits, landlords and homeowners are invited to learn about various incentives available to create affordable housing. Incentives apply to new construction, rehabilitation, secondary suites and subsidies within market units and made available to assist Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton achieve their affordable housing targets.

Haliburton: Tuesday, February 11 from 2:30 to 4:30pm at the Haliburton Legion

Fenelon Falls: Thursday, February 13 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre

Both sessions will provide details on Housing Services’ 10 Year Plan, affordable housing targets, the incentives, rents and house prices that the incentives apply to and the application process and requirements.

Affordable units are not necessarily created from purpose-built rental developments and can include housing provided by private, public and non-profit sectors. The affordable housing targets set by municipalities are only achievable with participation from developers, community housing providers, non-profits, landlords and residents. Come and learn about the incentives and how to work together to increase the supply of affordable housing.

For more information, please contact Elise Karklins, Affordable Housing Program Coordinator, City of Kawartha Lakes, at ekarklins@kawarthalakes.ca or 705-324-9870 extension 3105.