Toronto, City of

Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit


Description
Program has temporarily closed

Provides direct monthly benefit payment to eligible households to help pay their rent

Benefit payments are:
  • portable - benefits may be received even if moved to another address
  • based on household income and local market rent

Households who are approved for this program must consent to be removed from the social housing waiting list
Eligibility
Households which include:

  • survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking
  • people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Indigenous people
  • seniors
  • with disabilities

Application Process
Eligible households must be either:
  • on, or eligible to be on, the social housing waiting list
  • living in social housing
Office
416-338-8888
Web Site
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Mailing Address
Metro Hall, 55 John St
Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
Documents Required
Documents may vary
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms ; braille and voice elevator, lowered buttons ; entrance close to parking
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Last Updated On
May 24, 2023
Address
Metro Hall, 55 John St
Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Cross street: University Ave and King St W
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area