Program: Fort Frances Office - Social Housing
Organization: District of Rainy River Services Board
Description of Services: Manages DRRSSB-owned housing units, Non-Profit units and rent supplement units
  • Provides access to rent geared to income housing
  • Locations can be found on the website
Non-Profit Housing
  • Providers own and manage their projects
  • There are two types of non-profit housing providers in the District that include Private Non-Profit and Urban Native
Public Housing
  • Responsible for all public housing units
  • Owns 296 units and administers approximately 15 rent supplement units
Rent Supplement
  • Offers rent-geared-to-income accommodations in privately owned buildings
Note: A rent supplement is a subsidy provided to landlords to bridge the gap between the market rent for the unit and amount the tenant can pay based on their income
Requirements
Fees: Service - Rent is geared to income
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Low income individuals and families

  • Must complete an income and assets verification form
Application:
  • Contact the Main Office

  • Applications must be completed

  • Separate application for Singles/Seniors; Families and Atikokan Native Non-Profit Homes Corporation
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-274-5349
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5349
Fax: 807-274-0678
Email: connect@rrdssab.on.ca
Website: www.rrdssab.ca
Address: 450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1H2
Map
Location:
  • Located at Scott St across the street from Safeway
  • Closest intersection is at Scott St and Armit Ave
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts: Christie Cousineau - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program Supervsior
807-274-5349 * christie.cousineau@rrdssab.on.ca
Sandra Weir - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Manager
807-274-5349 Ext 230 * sandraw@rrdssab.on.ca

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