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Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits
Housing support for eligible households
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps eligible households apply for social housing, portable housing benefits, and rent supplements in St. Thomas and Elgin County. The maximum funding amount is not stated, and eligible options include subsidized housing, portable housing benefits, rent supplements, and affordable units.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Application for social housing.
- Application for portable housing benefits.
- Application for rent supplements.
- Application for affordable housing units.
Documents Needed
- Completed housing application
- Building selection form
- Declaration of assets form
- Signed release, consent and declaration form
- Supporting documents, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households seeking social housing.
- Households seeking portable housing benefits.
- Households seeking rent supplements.
- Applicants for affordable housing units.
Who is not eligible
- Households with unresolved social housing arrears and no repayment agreement.
- Households with no eligible legal status in Canada.
- Households above the asset limits.
- Households with a removal order in force.
- Applicants who own a home and do not agree to sell it within the required period.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Thomas
- Elgin County
- Aylmer
- Dutton
- Port Burwell
- Rodney
- West Lorne
Selection criteria
- Priority status may move applicants ahead on waiting lists.
- Wait time depends on selected locations and unit size.
- Housing providers contact applicants when a suitable unit becomes available.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose an application method
- Apply through the online portal.
- Complete a paper application if preferred.
- Request a paper application in person at St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in all required sections.
- Select the housing locations you want.
- Sign the application and consent forms.
- Step 3: Submit supporting documents
- Attach all required documents.
- Include any forms needed for special circumstances, if applicable.
- Step 4: Send the application
- Submit online, by email, by mail, or in person to St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- If complete, eligibility is confirmed by letter or email within 3 months.
- Approved applicants are placed on the centralized waitlist.
- Housing providers contact applicants when a unit becomes available.
- Applicants may request a review if they disagree with an RGI housing decision.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted online, by email, by mail, or in person.
- Applicants must keep their information up to date, including annual updates.
- Only one housing offer is made.
- If a housing offer is declined, the applicant may be removed from the waitlist.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits Program
What is the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits?
This program helps eligible households apply for social housing, portable housing benefits, and rent supplements in St. Thomas and Elgin County. The maximum funding amount is not stated, and eligible options include subsidized housing, portable housing benefits, rent supplements, and affordable units.
Who is eligible for the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits program?
To be eligible for the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits program, you must:
Household member aged 16+
Legal status in Canada
Asset and housing history limits
What expenses are eligible under Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits?
Application for social housing.
Application for portable housing benefits.
Application for rent supplements.
Application for affordable housing units.
Who can I contact for more information about the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits?
You can contact City of St. Thomas by email at housinginfo@stthomas.ca or by phone at 519-631-9350.
Where is the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits available?
The Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits?
Applying for Social Housing or Portable Housing Benefits is funded by City of St. Thomas