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Eby Village

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Eby Village is an affordable, supportive housing project for 64 single adults in downtown Kitchener. It provides secure, affordable and supportive housing for single adults with special needs.

Eby Village is owned and operated by House of Friendship of Kitchener and funded by the Region of Waterloo.

Eby Village is an access centre for the Coordinated Housing Registry for Waterloo Region. Applications for all subsidized housing in the Region can be made from this location. Call (519) 570-2400 or e-mail ebyvillage@houseoffriendship.org for details.

 

Eby Village is...

  • Permanent housing - where 64 single adults (both women & men) live independently in a supportive, community setting

  • Affordable housing - where rent is based on income

  • Community oriented - where tenants get to know their neighbours through programs and activities

  • Supportive housing - where tenants can participate in developing programs and activities intended to improve their quality of life

  • Attractively constructed - with self contained apartments and lounge and activity rooms for the use of tenants

  • Conveniently located - in downtown Kitchener, close to bus routes and stores

Eligibility Criteria

  • be a single adult without dependents and able to live independently

  • be eligible for rent subsidy as determined by legislated standards

  • be a legal resident of Ontario

  • be committed to participating in the Eby Village community

Applications to Eby Village, Charles Village and all other social housing in Waterloo Region must be made through the Region of Waterloo Coordinated Access System. Eby Village is Community Housing Access Site. Application forms are available from the Eby Village office at 50 Eby Street S., Kitchener. Telephone 519-570-2400.

Support Program

  • Provides tenants with support if they desire it, according to their needs

  • Encourages community living and co-operative decision-making

  • Creates opportunities for socialization and mutual support

  • Provides links to services and activities in the wider community

The Tenant Council

  • Consists of all tenants

  • Enables tenants to work co-operatively to create community guidelines

  • Has standing committees to address tenant relations, plan social activities and help maintain the building and grounds.

  • Subsidizes tenant programs and activities

  • Raises and controls its own funds