Northumberland County says housing plans have now been confirmed for all residents displaced by the fire at 8 King Street West in Colborne.
The January 30 blaze destroyed a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment building, leaving 20 tenants without homes. In the days following the fire, county housing staff worked directly with residents to address immediate needs, including temporary accommodations.
Earlier this week, the county confirmed that individualized housing plans are now in place for every affected tenant. According to officials, those plans include a range of solutions, such as vacancies within county housing, placements in non profit housing, rent supplements to support market rentals and independent arrangements secured by tenants themselves.
Residents have begun transitioning into identified accommodations, with hotel support continuing until all relocations are complete.
The county has also acknowledged the significant response from the community following the fire. While Northumberland County is not coordinating donations directly, financial contributions to support displaced tenants can be made through the Colborne Legion. Proceeds are being directed to fire relief efforts, and the Legion has already made a financial contribution of its own.
Work at the fire site remains ongoing. The Northumberland County Housing Corporation is working with its insurance provider to assess damage and proceed with debris removal, a required step before longer term decisions about the property can be made.
County officials say the immediate focus remains on supporting tenants through relocation, while longer term planning for the site continues.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
