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County launches 2026 Age-Friendly Housing Grant programs

March 12, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The County of Simcoe has opened applications for its 2026 Age-Friendly Seniors’ Housing Grant.

Applications could be submitted as of March 1, 2026.

The program is in its ninth year and provides $500,000 in annual funding to support seniors remaining independent, safe, and connected within their communities.

The grant is a cornerstone of the County’s Positive Aging Strategy. The strategy supports homeowners and landlords across the region in making accessible, adaptable, and inclusive upgrades for residents aged 60 and older.

Projects range from mobility-friendly renovations to adaptable living spaces and inclusive design features. These help older adults remain independent and safely at home for as long as possible.

In 2025, the County approved 93 applications.

“Supporting our aging population is one of the County’s most important responsibilities,” Said Simcoe County Warden Basil Clarke. “We are grateful that the Age-Friendly Seniors housing Grant continues to make a meaningful difference by helping older adults remain safe, independent, and connected in the homes and communities they love.”

To be eligible for the grant, projects must be located within the 16 municipalities of the County of Simcoe (excluding the cities of Barrie and Orillia). Applicants must be homeowners of principal residences or landlords renting to individuals age 60 and over.

Applicants cannot have received an Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant in the past three years or any other county capital funding for the same project.

Individual grant amounts will be determined based on the number of applications received and the applicant’s ability to meet program criteria.

Applications opened March 1, 2026, and will close on May 31, 2026.

For full program details and application forms, visit online at simcoe.ca/age-friendly.

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