As an initiative to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low-income households in Leeds and Grenville, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has introduced two Secondary Suite Programs for Leeds and Grenville.

Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OHPI) Secondary Suite Program

The Ontario Renovates – Secondary Suites sub-component of the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI), funded by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), is intended to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low-income households in Leeds and Grenville, including the separated municipalities of the City of Brockville, Town of Gananoque, or Town of Prescott. Funding is provided in the form of a 20-year, interest-free forgivable loan to homeowners to create a secondary suite to be rented, on the property of their sole and principal residence. The maximum eligible funding is based on the cost of approved work items and HST, payable up to $25,000. For further details, view the fact sheet and application forms at www.leedsgrenville.com.

Leeds and Grenville Landlord Secondary Suite Program

The Leeds and Grenville Landlord Secondary Suite Program, funded by The Corporation of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (the Counties), is intended to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low-income households in Leeds and Grenville, through the creation of a secondary suite on the property of an existing residential rental unit. Funding is provided in the form of a 15-year, interest-free, forgivable loan to small landlords, based on the cost of approved work items and HST, payable up to $25,000.00. For further details, view the fact sheets and application forms at www.leedsgrenville.com.