The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is looking for owners of 10-12 private properties in Minden Hills to gauge damage from April flooding.
The township said this week that a provincial disaster assessment team will be in the community for one day, likely in the first half of June. They are looking to get a representative sample of damage. However, no eligibility or funding decisions will be made during the visit.
“In determining whether to activate the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program, the MMAH is looking to assess damage within the township following the April flood event,” the municipality said.
DRAO is a provincial program that, if activated by the MMAH, helps eligible private property owners with essential clean-up and repair costs after a natural disaster. If the program is activated, insurance must be used first. Assistance focuses on essential repairs and clean-up.
To qualify, it must be your primary residence, so cottages and seasonal properties are not eligible; small businesses; properties with damage caused by river/creek overflow or overland flooding; properties with damage to essential components (e.g., furnace, hot water tank, structural elements); properties affected only by sewer backup or with only minor damage are not recommended for assessment. The owner must consent to the visit.
If you are willing to have your property considered e-mail flood2026@mindenhills.ca or call 705-2861260 ext. 504 by June 3.
The township will select properties that meet the MMAH property criteria; are within the flood zone; and are available on the set date.
