Kawartha Lakes considers local housing support

City council is re-evaluating how it delivers housing support through the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) program after calls to expand eligibility to include people living with disabilities. The issue came back to the forefront at the July 20 Council meeting, as members reviewed a detailed staff report addressing financial and administrative implications of expanding the program.

Currently, the COHB in Kawartha Lakes prioritizes three groups: survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, individuals experiencing homelessness, and seniors. These priorities were established in 2020 due to provincial funding constraints and demonstrated local need.