Housing Services

The Housing Services Department provides housing assistance to over 2,000 County of Lambton residents. In addition to administering the non-profit, co-operative, rent supplement and affordable housing programs, the Housing Services Department provides property management services for 830 units owned by the Corporation.

The department oversees several programs and initiatives including:

Apply for Housing Assistance

To apply for housing assistance, follow these steps:

Complete the application form and ensure all applicants 16 years and older sign. You can get an application:
- By completing the Online Application Form
- By downloading and printing the application form.
- By visiting the Housing Services office in the Lambton Shared Services Centre, 162 Lochiel Street, Sarnia.
- By calling 519-344-2062 ext. 2200 or toll free 1-800-387-2882.
If filling out a paper copy, submit the completed application and all required documents to:
- Housing Services Department
  Lambton Shared Services Centre
  162 Lochiel Street, Suite 100
  Sarnia, ON N7T 7W5
Staff will review your application and follow up with you in one of the following ways:
- If your application is incomplete, you will receive a letter advising what additional information is needed. If the missing information is not provided your application will be cancelled.
- If your application is complete, you will receive a letter stating if you are eligible for housing assistance.
Eligible households will be added to the waiting list for the selected locations.
- View information on County of Lambton owned units
- View information on privately owned units that are subsidized

If you have questions about the housing assistance application or program eligibility, please contact Housing Services at 519-344-2062 ext. 2200.