Preventing Homelessness

Region of Peel Housing Subsidy

https://www.peelregion.ca/housing/apply-for-subsidy/

Program Description:

Provides ongoing subsidized housing for families who cannot afford housing.

Eligibility Criteria:

You and everyone on your application (family including children) must:

Be a Canadian citizen, a landed immigrant, or have applied for permanent residency, or refugee protection in Canada with no removal orders.
Not have outstanding money you owe to another social housing provider.
Agree to sell any home or land that you own (or that you share ownership of) within 6 months of accepting an offer.
Not have cash, investments or property worth more than $50,000 (or $75,000 if you are applying with someone).

Wait List Information: https://www.peelregion.ca/housing/wait-list/*The volume of eligible applicants far exceeds the availability, and waittimes depend on specific criteria. The link above provides additional information and details.

Preventing Homelessness In Peel

Preventing Homelessness in Peel Program (PHIPP)

Phone: 905-793-9200

Program Description:

This program provides one-time emergency assistance to low-income families and individuals at risk of losing their housing. Supports include immediate support to pay outstanding bills, (ie: hydro, water), and prevent eviction.

Eligibility Requirement:

Must not have accessed the program before.
Must be in immediate danger of utility disruption, or already have had services terminated, or at imminent danger of eviction.

Property Tax Rebates

https://www.peelregion.ca/help/property-tax-rebate/

Program Description:

The Region of Peel offers property tax rebates to low-income seniors (65+) or low-income persons with disabilities.
The Province of Ontario offers grants to help low income seniors with property tax expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:

Receiving ODSP of guaranteed income supplement.

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