May 2020
30 Centre Street, Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1 | 519.941.6991 | dufferincounty.ca
HOMEOWNERSHIP CRITERIA SHEET
The Dufferin Homeownership Program provides an interest free down payment assistance loan of up to
ten percent (10%) of the cost of an eligible home, up to a maximum of $60,911.00.
Purchaser Eligibility Criteria
The purchasing household must be a renter household and meet the following criteria:
• Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
(Canada)
• Be a minimum 18 years of age
• Combined gross household income at or below $114,500.00
• Must not currently own a home or have a legal interest in a property
• Must be buying a sole and principal residence within the County of Dufferin
• Have assets of no more than $22,750.00
• Must not owe any social housing arrears, including damages
• Be able to secure financing on the property
• Be able to provide proof of insurance at time of purchase
Unit Eligibility Criteria
Units eligible under the Homeownership program must meet the following criteria:
• Homes eligible under this program include: new or resale homes; detached, semi-detached,
townhouses, stacked or condominiums
• A single-family residential home
• The selling price of the home must not exceed $609,118.00
• A home inspection is required at homeowner’s expense if purchasing a re-sale home
Application Process
Applicants for down payment assistance must provide the following:
• A completed Homeownership Application form
• Proof of status in Canada
• Two (2) pieces of photo identification for the purchaser(s)
• A copy of your most recent complete income tax return with the Notice of Assessment
• Proof of current income (letter from employer, pay stubs, etc.)
• Verification of Assets (e.g. bank statements or passbook copies, investment statements, etc.)
• Rent receipts confirming current rental status
• A Mortgage Approval letter verifying eligibility for financing from a reputable bank or credit union
• An accepted purchase and sale agreement for a home under $609,118.00