User:Benzimidazolone/Upbuilding Non-Profit Homes Incorporated

GENERAL: Upbuilding Non-Profit Homes Incorporated is a non-profit housing provider located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Upbuilding owns approximately 75 units at 50 and 60 Fife Road (just off highway 24 on the west side of Guelph). Upbuilding has both 'rent geared to income' and 'market rent' units as follows: 29 Townhouse units: 14 3-bedroom, 10 4-bedroom units, 5 2-bedroom units. 41 Apartments: 16 1-bedroom, 16 2-bedroom, 8 3-bedroom, 1 4-bedroom. 10 barrier free units. 75% of units are subsidized in cases of need.

FUNDING: Approximately 75% of the units are subsidized in cases of need. The funding is supplied by the Province of Ontario via the County of Wellington. In 2010, approximately $750,000 of rent was funded by the County. Additional funding is supplied from time to time for capital improvements as well.

APPLICATIONS: All applicants must apply to the Centralized Waiting List through Wellington and Guelph Housing Services at 519.824.7822.

GOVERNANCE: Upbuilding is governed by a board of directors consisting of 5-8 members of the larger community who serve 3 year terms with a maximum of 3 terms permitted.

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