providing coordinated access to social housing in our communities
Housing Benefits
These are income-tested, portable housing benefits paid directly to eligible households.
Learn more about the Canada Ontario Housing Benefit,
or the Windsor Essex Housing Benefit.
The Central Housing Registry - Windsor Essex County (CHR) maintains a centralized waiting list for most social housing providers in Windsor and Essex County.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Individuals or households seeking subsidized housing can apply. Eligibility will be determined by the Central Housing Registry – Windsor Essex County.
This is a free service.
WHO ARE WE?
Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (CHC) continues to provide the centralized wait list function, on behalf of the Service Manager, through the Central Housing Registry – Windsor Essex County.
WHAT?
CHR determines eligibility for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing.
Your application will not be considered for eligibility if the application form is incomplete or if documents are missing.
CHR does not make offers of accommodation or provide emergency housing but can provide information about transitional housing or shelters in the area.