Wellington County's affordable housing properties are seeing some essential upgrades and repairs.
Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) has officially announced $12 million in funding from the federal Affordable Housing Fund to enhance the County's housing portfolio focusing on sustainability, accessibility, and modernization.
The federal funding covers 30 per cent of the cost, while Wellington is contributing the remaining 70 per cent. This resulted in a total investment of $40 million in the County's housing infrastructure over three years.
Since April 2023, the CMHC funding has supported the maintenance needs of the County’s directly owned and operated housing portfolio of over 1,200 subsidized and affordable housing units in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington. The county operates affordable housing units throughout their region including locations in Palmerston, Mount Forest, and Arthur.
These projects have not only modernized the County's housing stock but also contributed to significant environmental benefits through reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions, according to a media release from the county.
This additional funding helped the County make investments in:
• Accessibility Upgrades to hundreds of units
• Roofing Replacements
• New high efficiency Windows/Doors & Siding Replacements
• Enhanced Attic Insulation
• Expanded Camera Systems
• Corridor Improvements
• New Building Waste Management Systems
• Site Improvements and Foundation Repairs
Projects still in the process of being completed are:
• New Unit Door and Controlled Entry systems
• Solar Photovoltaic System Installation
• High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Systems
• Additional Emergency Generators
"We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from CMHC,” said Councillor David Anderson, Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Chair. “This funding has helped finance critical improvements to our housing infrastructure, ensuring those facing housing insecurities have access to safe and sustainable living conditions."
