Centralized Waiting List

Our Centralized Waiting List is a list of all eligible applicants who need Rent-Geared-to-Income or affordable housing in Haldimand and Norfolk. 

On this page

• How does the Centralized Waiting List work?
• Application process
• Special priority status
• When are applications removed from the Centralized Waiting List?
• Apply
• Questions?

How does the Centralized Waiting List work? 

• Applications are ranked by the date your complete application is received 
• Some households may qualify for Special Priority Status (for victims of abuse or human trafficking). These applications are prioritized over others 
• If you live in a unit that is too large for your household, we will add you to the Centralized Waiting List for a unit that fits your household size. Read more about local occupancy standards
• If a housing community has a specific mandate (e.g., seniors), you will only be placed on that list if you meet the mandate 
• Applications must be updated annually 

Application process

1. Complete the online application form. All household members 16+ must sign the consent to disclose.
2. Upload and submit any required documents. Applications are only considered complete when all required documents are submitted.
3. We will review your application within 30 business days, or within 14 business days for Special Priority Status applications.
4. Our Housing Resource Coordinator will contact you once your review is complete.

Your application choices 

When applying, you can: 

• Choose the size of unit you need 
• Select specific housing communities or locations within Haldimand and Norfolk 
• Apply to multiple housing locations across Haldimand and Norfolk 
• Request a transfer to another Rent-Geared-to-Income unit through the Centralized Waiting List if you are a current Rent-Geared-to-Income tenant 

In some affordable housing providers, supports are also available (e.g. Indwell). To apply for this type of housing, ensure you choose “supportive housing” as a community type in your application. Read more about Supportive Housing in Haldimand and Norfolk. 

Your application will be removed from the Centralized Waiting List if: 

• You become ineligible for Rent-Geared-to-Income assistance
• You ask to be removed
• You refuse one offer of a Rent-Geared-to-Income unit
• You accept an offer of a Rent-Geared-to-Income unit