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6.3 Shelter
Housing support for eligible Ontario Works recipients
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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
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.
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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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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.
What expenses are eligible under 6.3 Shelter?
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
Who can I contact for more information about the 6.3 Shelter?
You can contact Government of Ontario 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