Dufferin (County of). Municipal and Social Services
Social Housing - Homeownership Program
- Description
- Dufferin County Homeownership Program is designed to provide moderate income households, with an interest free down payment assistance loan/second mortgage to help purchase a home.
There are no monthly mortgage payments for the second mortgage. Repayment of the second mortgage is required when the property is sold. - Eligibility
- The purchasing household must be a renter household and meet the following criteria:
- Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
- Be a minimum 18 years of age
- Must not currently own a home or have a legal interest in a property
- Must be buying a sole and principal residence within the County of Dufferin
- Must not owe any social housing arrears, including damages
- Be able to secure financing on the property
- Be able to provide proof of insurance at time of purchase
- Application Process
- Call to request an application package or visit website
- Documents Required
- Documents required may vary; call for information
- Toll Free
- 1-877-941-6991 ext 2021
- Office
- 519-941-6991 ext 2021
- Fax
- 519-941-0271
- Web Site
- https://www.dufferincounty.ca/county-services/housing-services/#
- [email protected]
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
- Last Updated On
- December 4, 2025
- Last Verified On
- December 4, 2025
- Address
- W & M Edelbrock Centre, 30 Centre St
Orangeville, ON, L9W 2X1
Cross street: Dawson Rd and Hillside Dr
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pmMon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Dufferin County
