The Barrie Municipal Non-profit Housing Corporation

What The Barrie Municipal Non-profit Housing Corporation does

The Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation (operating as Barrie Housing) is a non-profit housing provider incorporated under Ontario law in 1994, headquartered in Barrie, Ontario. The organization owns and operates a portfolio of 964 apartments and townhouses distributed across 14 properties in the City of Barrie, with all buildings constructed between 1989 and 1990. Its stated mission is to provide safe, secure, and dignified housing accommodation for persons of low or modest income at rentals below current market rates.

The portfolio is split between two tenant streams: approximately 60% Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units, where rent is set at roughly 30% of gross monthly household income and allocated through the County of Simcoe Social Housing Department's centralized waiting list; and approximately 40% Low-End Market Rent units, priced according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation averages and adjusted annually under the Ontario Rent Increase Guideline. Subsidy revenue flows from provincial and municipal sources, while market rents contribute the remaining operating revenue. Distribution occurs directly to tenants for market rent units and through the County of Simcoe for RGI units.

The operating model is asset-heavy and labor-intensive, supported by a CEO-led management team, a Tenant Services department, a Building Services department, a Finance department, and a Community Development team. Adjacent service lines include the Community Development Department (community gardens, educational and wellness programs) and the Beyond Homes Foundation, launched in 2024 as a wholly-owned charitable foundation that provides tenant support, food security, financial supplements, and emergency assistance. Digital infrastructure is limited to a tenant portal, online work order and market rent application forms, and a community safety complaint system; no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or third-party technology partnerships are disclosed. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the entity is not investment-funded.

Name

The Barrie Municipal Non-profit Housing Corporation

Legal name

Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation

Website

https://barriehousing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Barrie Housing) is a non-profit housing provider operating 964 apartments and townhouses across 14 properties in Barrie, Ontario, serving low and modest-income residents through Rent Geared to Income subsidies (~60%) and low-end market rent units (~40%).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAFAD

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

SECONDARYBPAGALAC

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYBPAJAGAJ

Affordable Housing Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Commercial Property Management

Keywords

• Non-profit housing services
• Affordable rental housing
• Subsidized housing programs
• Social housing management
• Residential property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Rent Geared to Income (RGI) Housing: Subsidized housing where rent is based directly on the tenant's income, usually averaging 30 percent of the gross monthly household income. For households receiving Ontario Works or ODSP assistance, a social assistance rent scale is applied.
2. Market Rent Housing: Low-end market rent residential units available at rates not classified as subsidized or affordable. Market rents are set according to Canada's Mortgage and Housing Corporation average rates and increased annually based on the Government of Ontario's Rent Increase Guideline.
3. Beyond Homes Foundation Programs: Support programs funded through the foundation to provide tenant assistance including food security, financial supplements for rent/utilities, connections to outside agencies, and wellness programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Barrie Municipal Non-profit Housing Corporation (operating as Barrie Housing) is a non-profit municipal housing provider that owns and operates 964 apartments and townhouses across 14 properties in the City of Barrie, Ontario. It offers two primary rental programs: Rent Geared to Income (RGI) subsidized housing (approximately 60% of units) at roughly 30% of tenant household income, and Low-End Market Rent units (approximately 40%) priced per CMHC averages with annual increases per Ontario guidelines. Supporting services include the Beyond Homes Foundation (tenant assistance programs) and a Community Development Department offering free programs such as art, wellness, education, and community gardens.

Product overview

Barrie Housing operates as a non-profit housing provider offering a portfolio of 964 apartments and townhouses across 14 properties in the City of Barrie, Ontario. The core offerings include Rent Geared to Income (RGI) subsidized housing (approximately 60% of units) for eligible low-income tenants, and Low-End Market Rent housing (40% of units). Supporting the housing services, the Community Development Department provides free tenant programs including community gardens, while the Beyond Homes Foundation (launched in 2024) extends support through educational initiatives, wellness programs, and emergency assistance. Digital services include an online tenant portal, work order request system, market rent application, and community safety complaint system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rent Geared to Income (RGI) Housing Subsidized housing where rent is based on approximately 30 percent of the tenant's gross monthly household income, serving eligible low-income individuals and families who qualify through the County of Simcoe Social Housing centralized waiting list. For households receiving Ontario Works or ODSP, a social assistance rent scale is applied. Approximately 60% of Barrie Housing's 964 units are RGI units.
• Low-End Market Rent Housing Residential rental units set according to Canada's Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) average rates, with annual increases per the Government of Ontario's Rent Increase Guideline. Approximately 40% of units are market rent; utilities and parking fees are additional, with first and last month's rent required. Available on a first-come, first-served waitlist via Barrie Housing's direct application process.
• Beyond Homes Foundation Programs A foundation launched in 2024 to provide comprehensive support empowering tenants beyond housing, connecting them with community partners and offering educational initiatives, wellness programs, food security support, financial supplements for rent/utilities, and emergency support services.
• Community Development Department Programs Free programs and events offered to all tenants including art programs, low-impact physical programs, educational programs, outdoor improvements, and community events, designed to strengthen community connections and support tenant well-being.
• Barrie Housing Property Portfolio 964 apartments and townhouses located at 14 different properties across the City of Barrie (including Allanview Place, Berczy Glen, Coulter Glen, Cundles Terrace, Deerhearst Glen, Edgehill Terrace, Grove Place, Mill Creek, North Barrie Heights, Northfields, Penetang Court, Southfields, Summitview, and Timbercrest), offering 2-3 bedroom units with common laundry facilities, on-site parking, and community rooms.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Beyond Homes FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2024The Beyond Homes Foundation was created in 2024 with a mission to provide comprehensive support empowering tenants to thrive beyond their homes. The Foundation serves as a bridge between Barrie Housing and community partners, offering programs addressing diverse tenant needs from educational initiatives to wellness programs and emergency support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BC Housing: Provincial Crown corporation managing the full spectrum of social and affordable housing across British Columbia. Comparable as a publicly-mandated affordable housing provider but at provincial scale and breadth, with broader development and policy mandates.
• Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada: National federation representing Canada's co-operative housing sector. Comparable as a non-market housing delivery model (member-owned co-ops serving low- and moderate-income households), though structured as co-operatives rather than municipal non-profits.

Direct peers

• CityHousing Hamilton: Municipal non-profit housing corporation operating approximately 2,600 units in Hamilton, Ontario. Same corporate structure (municipal non-profit under Ontario Housing Services Act), similar mix of RGI and market-rent units, comparable scale of tenant services programming.
• Region of Waterloo Housing: Regionally-administered affordable housing provider in Waterloo Region, Ontario, operating community housing under Ontario's Housing Services Act. Comparable scale and structure to Barrie Housing, with similar RGI/market rent mix and tenant services orientation.
• Toronto Community Housing Corporation: Canada's largest social housing provider, operating approximately 110,000 units across Toronto. Directly comparable as a municipal non-profit housing corporation providing RGI and market-rent housing to low-income tenants with similar regulatory framework under Ontario's Housing Services Act.
• Ottawa Community Housing Corporation: Municipal non-profit housing provider in Ottawa managing approximately 14,500 units. Closely comparable operating model — Ontario municipal non-profit, mixed RGI/market rent portfolio, similar tenant services structure and County/regional funding relationships.
• Peel Living (Region of Peel): Regional municipality-operated housing provider in Peel Region (Mississauga/Brampton), managing approximately 11,500 affordable housing units. Closely comparable as a regional/municipal affordable housing operator in Ontario with similar governance and subsidy frameworks.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity Canada: National affordable home-ownership provider building and financing homes for low-income families. Adjacent to Barrie Housing's mission of providing affordable accommodation for low-income households, though focused on ownership pathways rather than rental.

Regional players

• Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health / Wellington County Housing: County-administered housing provider in Wellington County, Ontario, delivering social and affordable housing through a similar municipal/regional structure. Comparable operating model but in adjacent rural/small-urban geography rather than direct Barrie overlap.

Others

• WoodGreen Community Services: Toronto-based non-profit providing integrated social services including housing, employment, and newcomer supports. Comparable as a non-profit housing-adjacent social services provider, though operating in a much larger urban context with broader service mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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