Subsidized Housing

Having an affordable place to live means that you should not spend more than 30% of your household income on shelter. If you cannot afford to pay rental market prices, you may want to consider subsidized housing.

What is subsidized housing?
Subsidized housing is rent-geared-to-income where the amount of rent paid is determined by your income and not by the size or type of accommodation.

How can I apply for subsidized housing?
Most cities in Ontario have waiting lists for subsidized housing. Find out if it is available where you want to live and how long it will be before you can move in.

How can I find subsidized housing in Toronto?
Toronto Community Housing is home to over 164,000 tenants living in communities across Toronto.

What are the different types of housing available?
Whether you decide to rent or buy, there are many different types of housing available.

What housing help can government-sponsored refugees get?
Before you travel to Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will refer you to a reception centre in the area where you plan to settle. The reception centre will have a room prepared for you when you first arrive.

Where can I find a shelter/emergency housing?
A shelter is a safe place to stay for people who are at risk of being harmed if they remain in their homes. A hostel offers beds and basic necessities people who are homeless or in crisis.

What do I need to know about renting in Ontario?
Most newcomers rent an apartment as their first home in Ontario. If you rent a place, you have the right to live in it, but do not own it.

Subsidized Housing

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