Housing information
Learn more about local and provincial housing resources, and helpful information for landlords and tenants.
The following information and resources are made available to help ensure everyone has a place to call home.
Emergency housing
For assistance with emergency housing please call Ontario Works at 613-771-9630 or 1-866-414-0300. After hours, call the Canadian Mental Health Association or 1-877-528-9514.
Social housing in Hastings County
Click here to find out more about social housing available in Hastings County, or call the Hastings Housing Resource Centre at 613-392-8317.
Youth housing
Youthab
210A Front St., Belleville
613-969-9765
Transitional housing for young people aged 16-24.
Legal help
Community Advocacy and Legal Centre
158 George St., Belleville
613-966-8686
Free, confidential legal help for people living on a low income in Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington counties and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Priority areas include: income assistance rights, tenant rights., consumer & debt, workers’ rights.
Whether you own a basement apartment or multi-unit building, landlords play an important role in contributing to a healthy community by providing a safe and stable housing supply in Quinte West.
Resources for landlords
- City of Quinte West Planning & Building Department – Considerations for building a rental unit in your home
- Community Advocacy & Legal Centre – Tenant Rights, Responsibilities & Tenancy Act
- All Together Housing/Springale Development – Partnering with non-Profits to build supportive housing
- Hastings Prince Edward Public Health – Housing as a social determinant of health
- Quinte Region Landlord Association – Is the rental market right for you?
Municipal links
Provincial links
Resources for tenants
- Renting in Ontario: Your rights
- Landlord and Tenant Board: Brochure – Information for New Tenants
- Ontario – Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
- Canadian Centre for Housing Rights
- Ontario standard lease agreement
- City of Quinte West property standards bylaws
Legal help
Community Advocacy and Legal Centre
158 George St., Belleville
613-966-8686
Free, confidential legal help for people living on a low income in Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington counties and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Priority areas include: income assistance rights, tenant rights, consumer & debt, workers’ rights.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Phone: 1-888-772-9277
ontario.ca/housing
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing investigates and enforces rental issues.
Housing action plan
The City of Quinte West has submitted an application for over $3 million dollars in funding to support local affordable housing initiatives through the Housing Accelerator Fund.
The Housing Accelerator Fund, a Government of Canada grant administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), provides incentive funding to local governments to encourage initiatives aimed at increasing the housing supply and the development of affordable housing.
The City’s Housing Action Plan outlines seven initiatives that align with the fund’s application criteria and that will help increase the affordable housing supply in Quinte West. The City’s housing plan includes investing in the College Street Affordable Housing project, launching a new online permitting program for developers, and providing financial incentives to homeowners who create accessory dwelling units in their existing homes.
- Quinte West’s Housing Action Plan (PDF)
- Housing Accelerator Fund staff report (PDF)
- Watch the May 31, 2023, Quinte West Council Meeting
Affordable housing is one of the key strategies in the City’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan.
FAQ
The City of Quinte West does not build homes. The City’s ongoing Strategic Plan commitments encourage the development of affordable housing in Quinte West through a variety of initiatives, including the City’s Housing Action Plan
The City provides helpful links to affordable housing resources in the area. See the “Housing help” tab above to determine what is available in the area.
Whether you own a basement apartment or multi-unit building, landlords play an important role in contributing to a healthy community by providing a safe and stable housing supply in Quinte West. Find out more by clicking on the “Landlord information” tab above.
The City of Quinte West encourages community involvement through public meetings, town halls, and online forums. Stay updated on housing-related discussions by visiting our website, subscribing to our newsletter, or following us on social media.