John Howard Society of Durham Region

Housing Services, Bowmanville


Description

Ensures stable living environments by assisting in accessing housing resources and financial support, navigating housing-related legal processes, understanding tenant rights, and practical support such as help in obtaining essential documents


Services offered include

  • education on the Residential Tenancies Act and tenant rights
  • housing search resources
  • housing application assistance
  • advocacy and mediation with landlords
  • connections to financial support programs such as the Housing Stability Program (HSP), Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
  • basic budgeting workshops
  • support at Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hearings
  • ID clinic
Eligibility
Anyone looking for housing or at risk of eviction
Application Process
Call, email or drop in; drop in intake days Thursdays 10 am-3 pm (closed for lunch 12 noon-1 pm)
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
289-276-0250
Fax
905-623-0221
Web Site
https://johnhoward.on.ca/durham/housing-services/housing-services/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
132 Church St
Bowmanville, ON, L1C 1T5
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Last Updated On
April 11, 2026
Last Verified On
August 20, 2024
Address
132 Church St
Bowmanville, ON, L1C 1T5
North of King St and is located within the old town firehall, large white water tower is also an easy landmark that sits next to the building
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm; drop in intake Thu 10 am-3 pm (closed for lunch 12 noon-1 pm)
Service Area(s)
  • Bowmanville
  • Clarington