Haliburton County Council approves $15.5M housing application with Habitat for Humanity
Haliburton County Council has given the green light to a $15.5 million application for an Infrastructure Ontario loan to support housing projects, partnering with Habitat for Humanity. The decision was among several items on the agenda during the June 24 regular council meeting, though official minutes have not yet been published.
Housing partnership
Council approved a motion to pursue a $15.5 million provincial infrastructure loan in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The funds are intended for housing development within the county. The application is part of the Ontario government’s infrastructure lending program for community housing projects.
Election-period delegation
Council enacted By-law 4352, which delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer during the municipal election period from August 21 to October 26, 2026. This standard procedure ensures continued operations while elected officials are under campaign restrictions.
Public safety report
Council received the 2025 OPP Detachment Board Annual Report, along with a June 2026 community safety update from the Ontario Provincial Police. The reports provide an overview of policing activities and safety trends in the county over the past year and recent months.
Proclamation
Council proclaimed July 4, 2026, as Canoe FM Day in Haliburton County, recognizing the community radio station’s contributions to local broadcasting and information.
Coming up
No upcoming council meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.