Applications Now Being Accepted for Phase 2 of Britannia Street Affordable Housing Project

The City of Stratford’s Social Services Department is now accepting applications for Phase 2 of the Britannia Street Affordable Housing Project.

Applications are available on the City's Britannia Street webpage. Once submitted, complete applications will be reviewed for eligibility, and qualifying residents will be selected on a chronological basis. Apartment units are expected to be available beginning in June 2023. 

Rent for a one-bedroom unit will be $1,002 plus hydro, and an applicant may qualify with an income between $33,960 - $47,568. Rent for a 2-bedroom unit will be $1,190 plus hydro and an applicant may qualify with an income between $39,999 - $54,576.

“We are pleased to see this project come to completion and that there will be 27 more affordable housing units available within our community,” said Kim McElroy, the City of Stratford’s Director of Social Services.

Phase 2 of the Britannia Street Affordable Housing Project consists of 27 units, with 22 1-bedroom units and 5 2-bedroom units. Six units will be accessible. The building will contain storage lockers and scooter storage, has a community lounge and a community garden. The building is close to a bus stop and the neighbourhood contains grocery stores, schools, licensed child care and playgrounds.

Questions about the application process can be sent to britannia@stratford.ca