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Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)
Monthly housing support for eligible renters
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit provides a monthly housing allowance to help make rental housing more affordable. It supports eligible low-income renter households in housing need and uses a portable benefit based on income and local market rent.
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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
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cornwall
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Monthly housing allowance for rent affordability
- Portable rental support for eligible households
Documents Needed
- Household identification documents
- Proof of current income and recent bank statements
- Most recent Notice of Assessment
- Rental agreement
- Proof of Canadian status and Social Insurance Numbers
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income renter households
- Households in housing need
- Households on, or eligible for, a social housing waiting list
- Households living in community housing
Who is not eligible
- Households receiving Rent-Geared-to-Income housing
- Households receiving another government-funded housing benefit
Eligible expenses
- Monthly rent assistance for eligible households
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Cornwall
- United Counties of SDG
Selection criteria
- First-come, first-served review process
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose application method
- Request a paper or online application from the Social Housing Registry.
- Select the paper form if you need help completing it or do not use email.
- Select the online form if you can complete electronic signatures within 24 hours.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting information
- Gather identification, income, rent, banking, and status information.
- Prepare Social Insurance Numbers for household members.
- Provide landlord information if the benefit should be paid directly to the landlord.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete and submit the application with all required information.
- Submit all supporting documents together with the application.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Only completed applications are reviewed.
- Eligible recipients are contacted directly by the Ministry of Finance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility.
- Only completed applications are assessed.
- Eligible applicants are contacted directly if approved.
- Applicants must agree to be removed from the social housing waiting list.
Additional information
- The program is currently closed.
- Households may apply online or on paper.
- Only completed applications are reviewed.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) Program
What is the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)?
The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit provides a monthly housing allowance to help make rental housing more affordable. It supports eligible low-income renter households in housing need and uses a portable benefit based on income and local market rent.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) program, you must:
Low-income renter household
On or eligible for a social housing list
Property in Cornwall or SDG
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)?
Monthly housing allowance for rent affordability
Portable rental support for eligible households
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at shr@uclg.on.ca or by phone at 613-342-3840.
Where is the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) available?
The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)?
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) is funded by Government of Ontario