City of Kawartha Lakes

Housing Services


Description

Provides assistance with finding a home, preventing eviction and homeowner assistance.

KLH Housing:

  • Housing provider serving Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton provides eligible households with safe, affordable housing
  • For more information on housing, contact [email protected] or call 705-324-9870 or 1-877-324-9870.

Housing Services:

  • To apply for community housing, contact [email protected].
  • There is eligibility criteria for community housing. Income and asset limits will apply.

Homelessness Services:

  • Provides support and assistance to those experiencing homelessness and at risk of homelessness.
  • For more information: Homelessness Outreach

For emergency housing through a 19 bed emergency shelter, contact A Place Called Home.

Eligibility
  • Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have (or applied for) Permanent Resident Status in Canada, or be a Refugee Claimant.
  • At least one member of the household must be 16 years or older.
  • No one listed on the application can owe any other housing provider arrears of rent or damages. Satisfactory arrangements for repayment must be made prior to being placed on the waiting list.
  • No one listed on the application has been convicted (within the last two years) of a crime under the Criminal Code in regards to receipt of Rental Assistance.
  • Total household income cannot be greater than the Provincial Household Income Limits.
  • Applicants must be able to live independently or demonstrate that support services will be provided. Household assets must be within the $75,000 limit (this includes real estate).
  • Maximum Household Assets Procedure is the procedure that the City of Kawartha Lakes and all non-profit housing providers connected to the community housing waiting list and RGI units will use to determine eligibility for the community housing waiting list and RGI housing.
  • Application Process
    Fill out an Application for Community Housing. Prior to being made eligible for the Community Housing waiting list or while on the Community Housing waiting list, client may be asked to complete a:
  • Declaration of Assets Form and/or
  • Investment Verification Form
    Call or email for assistance.
  • Documents Required
    Declaration of Assets Form and/or Investment Verification Form
    Toll Free
    1-877-324-9870
    Office
    705-324-9870
    Fax
    705-328-2875
    Web Site
    https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/community-emergency-services/housing/
    Email
    [email protected]
    Mailing Address
    49 Maple Ave
    Haliburton, ON, K0M 1S0
    Canada
    Languages
    English
    Fees
    None
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    Copyright
    Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
    Last Updated On
    February 24, 2026
    Last Verified On
    February 24, 2026
    Address
    49 Maple Ave
    Haliburton, ON, K0M 1S0

    Cross street: Maple Ave and Victoria St


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    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible - Washrooms, Entrance, Parking
    Hours of Operation
    Mon
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Tue
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Wed
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Thu
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Fri
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
    Service Area(s)
    Haliburton County