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Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides housing-related financial assistance under Ontario Works for eligible individuals. Covers actual shelter costs such as rent, mortgage payments, utilities, heating, taxes, insurance, and arrears, subject to monthly maximums.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Proof of shelter costs
- Rent receipt or lease
- Mortgage or loan payment records
- Documentation of shared housing costs, if applicable
- Bills or statements supporting utilities, heating, taxes, or insurance
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Works applicants
- Ontario Works recipients
Eligible expenses
- Rent and rent arrears
- Mortgage principal and interest
- Utilities and heating costs
- Property taxes and insurance premiums
- Approved home repairs, condominium fees, and energy connection deposits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Parking and separate cable charges
- Telephone or cable costs not required for building systems
- Loan payments for purposes other than home repairs
- Refundable utility deposits
- Interest on rent arrears
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Only the geographic area where assistance is received
Processing and Agreement
- Shelter costs are reviewed using documentation on file.
- Benefits are calculated from actual verified shelter costs and the applicable maximum.
- Overpayments may be reviewed if shelter costs change due to rebates or abatements.
- Direct payment or trusteeship may be used in some cases.
Additional information
- Beneficiaries must keep documentation on file to support shelter benefits.
- Shelter assistance is based on actual verified housing costs up to a monthly maximum.
- The shelter amount applies only to the principal residence in the area where assistance is received.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- 2.3 Emergency assistanceImmediate financial help in crisis situations
- 7.4 Employment and participation benefitsEmployment and participation support for Ontario Works recipients
- Discretionary Residency BenefitHousing support for eligible recipients
- Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)Support for young parents to study and work
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding nutritional allowanceMonthly nutritional support for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Temporary care assistanceIncome assistance for children in temporary care
Frequently Asked Questions about the 6.3 Shelter Program
What is the 6.3 Shelter?
Provides housing-related financial assistance under Ontario Works for eligible individuals. Covers actual shelter costs such as rent, mortgage payments, utilities, heating, taxes, insurance, and arrears, subject to monthly maximums.
Who is eligible for the 6.3 Shelter program?
To be eligible for the 6.3 Shelter program, you must:
Ontario Works eligibility required.
Principal residence only.
Verified shelter costs only.
Who can I contact for more information about the 6.3 Shelter?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at none or by phone at 416-325-5666.
Where is the 6.3 Shelter available?
The 6.3 Shelter program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the 6.3 Shelter?
6.3 Shelter is funded by Government of Ontario