Housing in Guelph
Diverse housing options
A wide range of housing options exist in Guelph, but to keep up with the speed of growth in our community, we need more homes, and diverse types of homes, to support a variety of lifestyle needs, preferences and budgets.
Emergency shelter
If you are in crisis and need emergency shelter: Call HERE 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247, reach out to an local emergency shelter or connect with Wellington County Housing Service and Support
Private market housing
Affordable housing
A rental or ownership housing unit that meets provincial Affordability Benchmarks.
Additional dwelling units
A separate living space that is part of the same building or property as the main home. These are often called “accessory apartments,” “basement apartments,” or “in-law suites.”
Lodging housing
A room used to provide living accommodation which does not have the exclusive use of both a kitchen and a bathroom.
Student housing
A residential accommodation specifically designed to meet the needs of college or university students.
Non-private market housing
Find emergency shelters
Provides temporary housing for individuals or families that do not have a place to stay.
Transitional and supportive housing
Provides an intermediate step between emergency crisis shelter and permanent housing.
