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Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing
Portable housing benefit for households in housing need
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,265,317
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
London, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Portable housing benefit support for eligible households in housing need. It helps reduce rental costs and may also include first and last month’s rent assistance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,265,317 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- London
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Portable housing benefit applications for households in housing need
- Annual renewal of benefit eligibility
- First and last month’s rent support for approved households
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting income information
- Consent forms for information sharing
- Direct deposit information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households seeking subsidized housing
- Low-income renter households
- Households living in community housing
- Households on, or eligible for, a social housing waiting list
Who is not eligible
- Households already receiving RGI assistance
- Households already receiving another government-funded housing benefit, except social assistance shelter payments
- Households that do not meet the program’s residency or status requirements
Eligible expenses
- First and last month’s rent assistance
- Program administration costs for service managers
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
- Priority is given to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Priority also includes seniors and people with disabilities.
- Households living in community housing are a second priority group.
How to apply
- Step 1: Start application
- Register or log in through the social housing application portal.
- Use the online application or contact the centralized waitlist administrator if you already have an application.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Enter household information and select the service manager areas where you want to apply.
- Provide any required supporting information and consent.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application through the online portal, by mail where required, or in person if permitted.
- Step 4: Follow up on the waitlist process
- Each service manager area reviews the application separately.
- Applicants are informed whether they qualify and are placed on the waiting list where eligible.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Finance for eligibility and completeness.
- If additional information is needed, the applicant or service manager may be contacted.
- Eligible applicants receive an eligibility notice with the monthly benefit amount.
- Payments are made directly to households by direct deposit.
- Approved applicants must be removed from the social housing waiting list where applicable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing Program
What is the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing?
Portable housing benefit support for eligible households in housing need. It helps reduce rental costs and may also include first and last month’s rent assistance.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,265,317 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing program?
To be eligible for the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing program, you must:
Household in housing need
Ontario resident household
Eligible citizenship or immigration status
What expenses are eligible under Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing?
Portable housing benefit applications for households in housing need
Annual renewal of benefit eligibility
First and last month’s rent support for approved households
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Finance by email at sdatarsb@london.ca or by phone at 519-661-2489.
Where is the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing available?
The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit - Portable Housing Benefit (COHB PHB) and Community (RGI) Housing is a Grant and Funding