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Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs
Housing assistance for eligible households
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- Funding available
- $ 12,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports housing assistance for eligible households in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It includes social housing, rent supplements, homelessness prevention, home repair support, and related housing services.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $12,000
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Cornwall
- Centre-du-Québec
- Ontario, Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Women
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households in Cornwall and SDG
- Low- to moderate-income homeowners
- Low-income renter households
- Families needing homelessness prevention support
- Residents seeking social housing assistance
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose income is above the program limits
- Applicants whose assets exceed the allowed limits
- Households already receiving another rent subsidy, where restricted
- Applicants with work already started, for renovation support
- Rental properties, for home repair funding
Eligible expenses
- Rental arrears and utility arrears
- Moving costs and temporary accommodation
- Essential home repairs and accessibility-related repairs
- Housing subsidies and rent assistance payments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work already started before approval
- Cosmetic repairs or general maintenance
- Insurance deductibles
- Repairs that replace rather than repair equipment
- Rental properties for home repair funding
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cornwall
- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Social housing and RGI placement
- Rent supplement support
- Homelessness prevention assistance
- Home repair and accessibility improvements
- Domiciliary care placement support
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the correct application form
- Select the form for the relevant housing program.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in all required household and income information.
- Attach the supporting documents requested by the program.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the form by email, fax, mail, or in person, depending on the program.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- The application is reviewed and the applicant is informed of the outcome.
Documents Needed
- Proof of identity
- Recent income tax Notice of Assessment
- Recent bank statements
- Rent, utility, or eviction documents as applicable
- Supporting documents for medical or accessibility requests
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program rules and housing needs
- Household income and asset verification
- Occupancy standards and unit suitability
- Priority status, where applicable
- Availability of funding or subsidy capacity
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility after submission.
- Some programs are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applicants receive a written decision or confirmation.
- An internal review may be available for some decisions.
Additional information
- Applicants must report changes in income, assets, or household composition within 30 days.
- Some programs require annual or periodic eligibility reviews.
- Special Priority status may apply in cases of abuse or human trafficking.
- Applications may need to be reviewed by a Case Manager before a decision is made.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs Program
What is the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs?
This program supports housing assistance for eligible households in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It includes social housing, rent supplements, homelessness prevention, home repair support, and related housing services.
How much funding can be received?
Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs program?
To be eligible for the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs program, you must:
Income within limits
Assets within limits
Required supporting documents
What expenses are eligible under Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs?
Rental arrears and utility arrears
Moving costs and temporary accommodation
Essential home repairs and accessibility-related repairs
Housing subsidies and rent assistance payments
Who can I contact for more information about the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs?
You can contact Cornwall SDG Human Services Department (SDG) by email at humanservices@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-933-6282.
Where is the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs available?
The Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs program is available Centre-du-Québec, Ontario, Quebec.