Saugeen Shores is continuing its municipal housing allowance subsidy, which the Town says helped 35 local households maintain housing in 2025.
The subsidy is delivered by Bruce County, with municipal funding from the Town of Saugeen Shores.
The Municipal Housing Allowance program provides eligible households with a monthly housing allowance to help offset housing costs with the aim of improving long-term housing stability.
Mayor Luke Charbonneau says in a statement, “Access to stable housing is fundamental to individual well-being and community prosperity,” adding, “While housing challenges continue to affect communities across Ontario, Saugeen Shores has strengthened its investment in this program to provide immediate support that helps people remain in their homes and maintain stability.”
The Town first partnered with the County in 2023 by contributing $75,000 to expand the program locally. That enabled an additional ten Saugeen Shores households to receive a housing allowance, bringing the total number of local households supported to 21 at that time.
The Town says, “Recognizing the growing need for housing supports, Saugeen Shores increased its investment to $150,000 in 2024 and further increased funding to $225,000 in 2025 through the Town’s annual Business Plan process.”
Looking ahead, the program is projected to provide $223,020 in housing assistance to 32 households in 2026.
The Town says, to learn more about housing initiatives in Saugeen Shores, visit www.saugeenshores.ca/HousingInitiatives.