Durham Housing

Affordable Homes

That Build Futures

From retrofits to new construction, our affordable housing is designed to support lasting stability and vibrant community life.
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We create and manage affordable housing solutions that strengthen the community and support diverse living needs in Durham Region.

Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation was developed as a result of the growing awareness about the lack of affordable housing to meet the requirements of low and moderate income earners whose needs were not being met by the private sector. Given the need for affordable rental housing, which could be produced through capital grants and operating subsidies being made available by senior levels of government, a non-profit housing corporation was created with a mandate to deliver rental accommodation to meet the diverse needs of residents in Durham Region. On January 24, 1985, the Province of Ontario issued Letters Patent creating the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

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What We Offer

Provide Affordable Housing

We offer safe, quality, and affordable rental homes for individuals and families in need.

Support Housing Stability

We assist residents facing personal challenges such as poverty, mental health concerns, and addictions.

Deliver Property Management Services

We manage both our own buildings and those of other non-profit housing organizations in Durham Region.

Our Housing

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Our Development Projects

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75A Nine Mile Road – Beaverton

• 18 one- and two-bedroom apartments
• Designed for seniors and persons with disabilities
• Located in: Beaverton, Ontario
• Opened: 2017

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Ritson Rd - North Oshawa

• 66, 2 & 3 bedroom units
• Stacked and back to back townhouse complex designated for families
• Construction started summer 2025 with occupancy expected December 2026

Our Resources

Applications
Application Market Rent Waiting List
Application for Rent-Geared-to-Income
Application for Use of Common Room
Guarantor Application
Forms
N9-Notice to Vacate Form
Annual Household Income and Assets Review Form
Independant Living Form
Consent to Disclose Form
Policies & Guidelines
Tenant Handbook
Eviction Prevention Policy
Eviction Prevention Supports
Guideline for Delivering Accessible Customer Service
Processes for Reporting Income for RGI tenants

FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our housing programs and services.

Our locations have wait lists for mark rent units. When a unit is available for rent, we access our market rent waiting lists in chronological order. Please fill out a market rent wait list application. Remember to contact us if your information changes so that we can get in touch with you when your name reaches the top of the list.

 The Region of Durham manages the centralized waitlist for subsidized housing. You can reach the housing services department at 905.666.6222 or https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/durham-access-to-social-housing-dash.aspx

We do not have emergency housing. Here are some resources in the community if you are in a crisis situation:

Distress Centre Durham 1.800.452.0688

Durham Mental Health Crisis 905.666.0483

Cornerstone 905.433.0254

Muslim Welfare House 905.665.0424

Joanne’s place 905.239.9477

Your rent is due on or before the first day of each month.  We have a variety of ways  to pay rent to make it easy for you! We accept:

Pre-authorized debit: You can get a pre-authorized payment form at our office. Payment will come out of your bank account on the first business day of the month.

Cheque: You can give us post-dated cheques or give us one each month before the first business day of the month. You can leave cheques in the drop box at our office anytime.

Interac: We accept Interac payments at our office during business hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Money order: You can leave money orders in the drop box at our office anytime. Make sure you write your name and address on the money order so we know who it’s from!

Online: We offer online payments through the following banks:  Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, TD Canada Trust, Telpay, Tangerine, Central one and Meridian Credit Union. First, you must contact head office to determine your on-line account payment number.  Payments made by telephone or on-line banking usually take two business days for your bank to process, so please ensure that DRNPHC will receive your payment by the 1st of the month.

We do not accept credit cards.

There are 2 ways to request a repair. You can go to our website at and go to Request for Repair tab OR contact our office at 905-436-6610 and advise you want to request a repair, you will be transferred to a customer service team member. If it is an emergency such as fire, flood, lack of heat, please contact your superintendent first.

Please tell us about any changes to your income or household as soon as it happens. You can send us changes by email, fax, mail or drop off documents at our head office. Whatever way is easiest for you!

You must give our office two full months written notice before you move out.  The notice period must begin on the first day of the month. You are responsible for the rent and utilities (if applicable) for the full notice period, even if you move out earlier.

We prepared a report on the condition of your unit before you moved in. Once you’ve given your notice, we prepare another report before you move out. By comparing the two reports, we track damages beyond normal wear and tear, and charge tenants for these damages.

During the notice period, our staff will show your apartment to prospective tenants. You must leave your unit clean and empty when you move out.

Our Partners

Working together with community organizations to strengthen our impact.

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Over 1,184 quality housing units across Durham region
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Flexible payment options and financial assistance programs