Algoma District Services Administration Board, Thessalon

Algoma District Services Administration Board

Site: Thessalon - Collver Rd

Service: Housing Services

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Record #: SSM0172

Last Modified: 22 Nov 2017

Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2017

Description & Services
Public Comments	Contact front desk to have your call directed Satellite offices located in: Blind River Elliot Lake Wawa
Description (Service)	Assists residents to obtain and maintain safe and affordable housing Programs offered include: Rent Geared to Income (RGI) Rent amounts are determined by calculating 30% of a household's gross monthly income Tenants pay a calculated rent amount to the landlord while ADSAB subsidizes the difference of the cost to the landlord Subsidized housing is offered by 3 types of housing providers: Non-Profit Housing Units are owned and managed by a community based organization Public Housing Units are owned and operated by the Algoma District Administration Board Rent Supplement Housing Units are owned and managed by private market landlords Direct Shelter Subsidy Offers eligible applicants a Rent-Geared-to-Income subsidy while living in privately owned buildings ADSAB pays a shelter subsidy amount directly to the landlord while the tenant is responsible to pay the remaining rent amount to the landlord Availability of government funds for this program is limited Ontario Renovates Provides financial assistance for low to moderate income households that need help with the cost of repairs to their home to bring it up to acceptable standard by improving the energy efficiency of the home or the accessibility of the home through modifications and adaptations
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:45 pm
Areas Served	Bruce Mines ; Desbarats ; Echo Bay ; Hilton Beach ; Richards Landing ; Thessalon
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) and up Rent Geared to Income Housing and Direct Shelter Subsidy Individuals and families with low to moderate incomes Ontario Renovates Must own a home in the Algoma District that is your sole and principal residence Must be a Canadian citizen, Landed Immigrant or have Refugee Claimant status Must have property taxes paid up to date Must have mortgages paid up to date Must have property insured to its full value Must be within income and house value limits
Application	Applications are available at your local ADSAB office or on the ADSAB website; print, sign and return by fax, mail or in person Rent Geared to Income The applicant will be contacted once a unit is available An RGI Interview will be scheduled if the applicant accepts the available unit offer, and a letter will be sent stating the date, time and location of the RGI Interview, along with a list of required documentation Direct Shelter Subsidy A letter will be sent confirming the receipt of the application once received If deemed eligible, the applicant will be placed on the DSS Wait List for funding The applicant will be contacted once subsidy funds become available in order to schedule an in-person interview Ontario Renovates Complete, sign and return application to the nearest ADSAB office in person, by mail or fax along with copies of the required documents
Languages	English ; French
Fees	Service - Rent ; None - Application
Additional Service Sites	Thessalon - Collver Rd
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-842-3370
Toll Free Phone	1-888-326-3133
Fax	705-842-3747
E-Mail	info@adsab.on.ca
Website	www.adsab.on.ca
Located In Community	Thessalon
Address	1 Collver Rd Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0 View Google Map
Intersection	River Rd and Collver Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(20) Regional Government
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Housing