COVID-19
OFFICE CLOSURE
To protect the health and safety of our staff and residents, Peterborough Housing Corporation and Housing Access Peterborough will be closed to the public until further notice to respect the social distancing recommendations from public health officials.
Our staff will continue to be available during regular business hours. You can contact us as follows:
- Telephone 705-742-0439
- Email – see staff directory on our website www.ptbohousingcorp.ca or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you
Peterborough Housing Corporation
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PAYMENT OF RENT
Rent is due April 1st. With our office being closed to the public, the following payment options are available:
- Online banking (including telephone app)
- Telephone banking
- In bank branch
- ATM Banking Machine
- Pre-Authorized Payment (Please telephone the office to arrange)
- Cheque or Money Order (place in the drop box at 526 McDonnel Street)
- OW/ODSP recipients – arrange for pay direct with your worker
For the first 4 options, you will need your 8 digit tenant code that begins with either a “b” or “t”.
Please contact the office at 705-742-0439 if you require any assistance.
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Welcome to Peterborough Housing Corporation’s (PHC) virtual office. We are the largest social housing provider in the City and County of Peterborough and are leaders in the housing sector contributing to the development of vibrant communities.
Peterborough Housing Corporation - Annual Report 2018
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Rent Receipts 2019 are now available!
If you have requested a Rent Receipt, it has been mailed as of March 16, 2020.
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Office Hours
Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
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526 McDonnel Street - Parking Lot Entrance
The driveway entrance from McDonnel Street will be blocked off for several days beginning Monday, August 26, 2019 for construction on our McRae project.
Entry to the parking lot and office can still be accessed from Bonaccord Street, although parking may be limited during this time.
The accessible entrance should not be affected, but if you can always contact the office ahead of your visit to confirm access details.
Timelines may change due to weather conditions and/or unforseen site issues.
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Phone and Online Scams
Peterborough Housing Corporation reminds residents to always use extreme caution when providing personal information either over the phone or computer to someone you do not know.
Scams are changing and evolving everyday with fraudsters devising new and more sophisticated methods to scam people out of money and/or steal their identity.
We remind residents to always stop, pause and think before providing any personal information to someone when you have not confirmed their identity.
When in doubt hang up, call a trusted friend or family member, call your bank or call police.
To report a scam where you have handed over money or personal information please call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or report it online. To report a scam phone call where you have not lost money or handed over personal information please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or via their online fraud reporting system.
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N2- Notice of Rent Increase - July 2019
You may have recently received an "N2 - Notice of Rent Increase" from our office.
This document is for your information only, and indicates what the Market Rent for your unit is set at, based on the Rent Increase Guideline set by the Ministry of Housing.
Your subsidized rent is not changing, unless your Household Income or Family Composition changes.
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Trinity Unity Church supports Homeward Bound Peterborough with a $150,000 donation
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PHC Pulse - Newsletter
The PHC Pulse is quarterly newsletter prepared for tenants of Peterborough Housing Corporation.
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We invite you to learn more about us , see our properties and discover resources in the community that are available.
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3D Virtual Tours
We are making efforts to make your decision about housing easier by providing you with virtual tours of
our properties. We will continue to add more 3D Tours as we complete them.
3D Tour 169 Lake Street, 1 Bedroom Unit
3D Tour 486 Donegal Street, 1 Bedroom Unit
3D Tour 611 Rogers Street, 1 Bedroom Unit
3D Tour 999 Hilliard Street, 3 Bedroom Unit
3D Tour 572 Crystal Drive, 3 Bedroom Unit
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New Playground at 835 Cameron Street
Terri Lynn Johnston, from the Recreation Department at the City of Peterborough, addressed the crowd with great enthusiasm on a sunny afternoon on Friday, June 8th, at the new playground built next to 835 Cameron through the broad support of the community. Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett, Residents of 835 Cameron, community residents, Lions Club members, Peterborough Housing staff, a local Mercedes dealership owner, Grace United Church parishioners, City staff, and elected officials gathered at the new playground for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate it's opening and to recognize the various forms of support that came together to see it built. And the happiest of all... were the children.
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572 Crystal Drive - Sunshine Homes
As of September 21st, 2017, the Peterborough Housing Corporation (PHC) took over the property management services for the Sunshine Homes Non Profit Inc. (Sunshine Homes). On February 1st, 2018, the ownership of the Sunshine Homes property was transferred to PHC along with all responsibilities of tenancies, maintenance, and capital repairs.
As of June 1st, 2018, Denise Campbell is pleased to be the Resident Services Manager at 572 Crystal Drive. Denise is responsible for a wide range of management duties including dealing with tenancy matters, developing strategies for positive staff-tenancy interactions, and creating an environment that encourages tenant engagement and community development. We encourage you to be in touch with Denise for all resident services matters via 705-742-0439, ex. 215 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Our Resident Services Coordinator, Tania Fredericks, is looking forward to providing a wide range of administrative and clerical support services required in the day to day management of the tenancies at 572 Crystal Drive. If you have questions concerning household composition, to report a change in income, or to request an internal transfer, we encourage you to be in touch with Tania Fredericks via 705-742-0439, ex. 212 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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#Humboldt Strong #JerseyDay
Peterborough Housing Staff sending support to Humboldt Saskatchewan
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Home Ownership
Peterborough Housing Corporation (PHC) has partnered with the City of Peterborough and Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) to bring home ownership opportunities to interested and Eligible tenants.
Please review the Home Ownership Opportunity document for more information.
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PETERBOROUGH HOUSING CORPORATION CEO DARLENE COOK IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE ONTARIO NON-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATION 2017 SYBIL FRENETTE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD.
Darlene has been leading the way for more than 25 years to improve and expand affordable housing options in the broader Peterborough Community.
About the Award
ONPHA’s Sybil Frenette Outstanding Leadership Award recognizes individuals whose energy and vision have furthered the cause of non-profit housing in Ontario.
These leaders have created a lasting legacy through significant contributions to their organizations, communities and Ontario’s non-profit housing sector, and have demonstrated vision, collaboration and commitment in their efforts to serve the needs of low-income individuals.