Making a Difference in Affordable Housing Communities

The McLaughlin Street community in Welland has successful community programs provided by Faith Tabernacle Church and funded by Niagara Prosperity Initiatives.

Betty Boyd and Faith Tabernacle have become an important part of this community, as they offer a wide range of activities from the Community House.

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Housing Services Act Effective January 1, 2012

The Housing Services Act replaced the Social Housing Reform Act on January 1, 2012. In 2010, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released its Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy and introduced Bill 140, Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act 2010. This legislation will set a new vision for housing in Ontario and focus on creating a social housing system that will "improve access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing and provide a solid foundation on which to secure employment, raise families and build strong communities."

The legislation also introduced amendments to the Planning Act and Residential Tenancies Act 2006.

Welcome Home Niagara Home Ownership Program

Funding under the Welcome Home Niagara program has ended. Should future funding become available Niagara Regional Housing will post the details on our website.

Accessibility

Niagara Regional Housing is committed to reviewing our practices, processes and built environment for barriers to access for persons with disabilities by:

• working in partnership with Niagara Region’s Accessibility Advisory Committee
• inspecting all affordable housing buildings to learn where improved access is needed (with the guidance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005)
• following the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and its standards as a guide to remove barriers for persons with disabilities in all aspects of our organization
  
  All forms related to, and necessary for compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), are available by contacting NRH. Contact Us or Send us your Comments.
  
  More information is available from Niagara Region Accessibility or from Accessibility Ontario.

NRH 2011 Capital Works Schedule
(may be subject to change)