Province providing $10M for more affordable, supportive housing units in Ottawa
Posted Jul 11, 2023 03:57:32 PM.
Last Updated Jul 11, 2023 03:57:52 PM.
The Ontario government is providing $10 million in funding support to create 53 housing units in Ottawa for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
The provincial government is investing $4 million for 13 units at 505 and 515 Branch Street, which is managed by Ottawa Community Housing.
This project is going to provide affordable housing for families exiting the city’s shelter system. The building is designed and built to accommodate future solar energy and includes 21 parking spots and communal bike racks. Public transit is available within 600 metres.
Ontario is also investing $6 million to create 40 housing units for the chronically homeless in a mixed-use modular building located at 399 and 401 Bell Street South.
The building includes bachelor units, six of which are accessible and also includes 29 parking spaces and offices on the ground and second floor.
Supportive programs and services are being provided by the John Howard Society and support for residents includes employment, training and counselling, educational programing, and medication management.
