The County of Huron’s Social & Property Services, Planning & Development, and Economic Development departments are working alongside many community partners to address housing needs across the entire housing continuum. It is important to ensure that housing is available at all points on the housing continuum so that everyone in Huron County has access to safe and affordable housing.

What is the Housing Continuum?

The Housing Continuum represents the range of housing types available in a community. Healthy communities have a wide variety of adequate housing choices available that reflect the unique needs of the community.

Homelessness

Homeless refers to individuals who are sleeping rough, couch surfing, accessing emergency shelter, or utilizing transitional housing.

Supportive Housing

Supportive housing is housing that includes wrap-around supports such as meals, health services, mental health and addiction supports, life skills, and more.

Affordable Housing

According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing is Affordable when a household spends less than 30% of its pre-tax income on adequate shelter.

Attainable Housing

Attainable housing is adequate housing that can be afforded by people earning around the Area Median Income (AMI). Statistics Canada reported the median annual income in Huron County was $39,200 in 2019.

Market Housing

Market housing is housing available for rent or purchase at price determined by the market. In 2022, the average rental rate in Huron County is $1,450-1,650 per month, for a two-bedroom, and in May 2023, the average home purchase cost was $557,000.

What is the County of Huron doing about the Housing Continuum?

Learn about the specific actions the County of Huron is currently taking to address the Housing Continuum in Huron County in the 2023 Housing Update Report.

Housing Report on Biteable.