Music Hall Apartments
United Housing has purchased and is retrofitting 190–198 Main Street West in Listowel, Ontario, revitalizing 4,500 square feet of underutilized space on the second floor of the building into 10 mixed-income rental units.
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Living in communities with diverse socio-economic backgrounds fosters dynamic advantages and builds community for residents.
Tenant Experience Advantages:
Economic Growth
Shared skills and diverse ideas boost opportunity and innovation.
Social Mobility
Broader networks and inspiring role models open doors.
Community Support
Stronger collaboration and shared responsibility enables citizen engagement.
Social Cohesion
Fosters respect, inclusion, and reduces bias.
Education
Broader perspectives and potentially more equitable funding and resources.
Community Project Benefits
Community Impact
Improves housing stability, reduces homelessness and fosters a stronger sense of community.
Responsible Land Use
Revitalizes underused space. No farmland lost and streetscape is maintained.
Central Access
Downtown location offers easy access to key amenities
Policy Aligning
Aligns with municipal plans and offers a low barrier for approvals.
Workforce Housing
Helps to attract and retain workforce through housing solutions.
Sustainable
Cost-effective and self-sustaining non-profit model.
Strategic
Proves concept viability with a replicable and adaptable foundational template.
Visionary
Demonstrates leadership in tackling the housing crisis through innovation.
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FAQ
How will 10 apartments help with such a large problem?
United Housing (UH) plans to continue building rental housing in North Perth thanks to strong partnerships and municipal support.
What if tenants damage the property or surrounding area?
A property manager has been hired to handle maintenance, tenant relations and overall property management.
Where will residents park?
A municipal parking variance will allow off-site parking, with spaces available in nearby public lots.
How long will it take to build?
Once detailed designs are complete, we’ll have a clearer timeline. The goal is to welcome residents in 2026.
How will residents get groceries without a car?
Major grocery stores offer delivery for a small fee. Giant Tiger (within walking distance) and local drugstores carry basic food items. Other food options are available downtown and may increase over time.
Why would someone pay market rent next to someone paying less?
Mixed-income housing is widely used in co-ops, non-profits and municipal buildings. These models often have long waitlists.
What if a tenant’s income increases?
Rents are reassessed annually. If a tenant becomes able to pay market rent, their rent is adjusted. No one loses their housing — rent targets are guided by policy.
How will tenants be selected?
UH will run a formal application process similar to other rental providers.
How will you select unhoused tenants?
People experiencing high acuity homelessness often require a level of professional support outside the scope of UH. This project is not a transitional or supportive housing development. However, UH will work with Social Services to take people off the by-name list and the process will be based on a needs assessment.
Are the units accessible for people with disabilities?
No. This building will have stairs and therefore won’t be fully accessible. We have other fully accessible projects in the planning stages.
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