How to Find - Affordable Housing & Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes
Site: Halton Region
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Record #:
BTN1074
Last Full Update:
30 Mar 2022
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments | For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Explains different housing types and how to apply, and directs to other housing-related listings in this directory * for emergency shelters see separate listing here NONPROFIT HOUSING Housing operated to fill a social need, not as a business * may be owned by government, nonprofits or charities, co-operatives, etc. * some is subsidized (reserved for people with low income), some is 'market rent' (open to people of any income) * some is reserved for seniors or people with disabilities (may have supportive services, like meals, personal support, etc.) How to find and apply to nonprofit housing: For complete list see Halton Region website here Details for each listing show how to apply, but in general: * for most market-rent units, apply directly to individual housing provider * for most (but not all) subsidized units, apply through HATCH (at Halton Region 905-825-6000, or see separate HATCH listing here) Halton Housing Help Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here * can help explain the housing system, how to search and apply PRIVATE RENTAL MARKET Housing that is privately owned, rented as a for-profit business How to find private rental market housing: Halton Housing Help Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here * provides free help and support to tenants to find and keep rental housing * posts listings of available housing (see here) Rental listings can also be found in local newspapers, and on websites such as gottarent, viewit, Kijiji, etc. YOUTH HOUSING Bridging the Gap For youth, ages 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness * call 905-635-0663 or see full listing here Community Youth Programs Offers residential placement for youth, ages 15 to 18, not able to live with family but not ready for independent living * call 905-845-9718 or see full listing here Support House Offers a full range of supportive housing options for youth ages 16 and up with mental health and/or substance use issues * call toll free 1-833-845-9355 or see full listing here HELP TO PAY DEPOSITS OR RENT Halton Region Housing Stability Fund One-time assistance with basic housing expenses to help people maintain their housing * call Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here VETS Canada For Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless * call toll free 1-888-228-3871 ext 121 or see separate listing here HELP TO PAY UTILITIES See separate listings for Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance here PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND DEFERRALS Property Tax Rebate (for lower-income seniors or people with disabilities) See separate listings for Burlington * Oakville * Milton * Halton Hills or contact your local municipal government Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program (for lower-income seniors) * call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or see full listing here LEGAL HELP FOR HOUSING Halton Community Legal Services Provides free legal assistance to those with low income, for housing and landlord/tenant issues * call 905-875-2069 or see full listing here |
| Hours | Contact organization for information |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies by program |
| Application | Contact individual programs for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Physical Access | Unknown - varies by location |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Housing / Shelter ; Income Programs ; Topic Guides |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Affordable Housing & Financial Housing Help ; All "How To" Guides ; Assistance Programs ; Help to Find Housing ; Special Topics |
| Service Categories | Home Rental Listings ; Housing Search Assistance ; Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing ; Property Tax Payment Assistance ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Rent Payment Assistance ~ Veterans ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Utility Assistance |