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Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs
Housing assistance for eligible households
Last Update: May 31, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Centre-du-Québec, Ontario, 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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Cornwall
- Centre-du-Québec
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Social housing and RGI placement
- Rent supplement support
- Homelessness prevention assistance
- Home repair and accessibility improvements
- Domiciliary care placement support
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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.
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?
Social housing and RGI placement
Rent supplement support
Homelessness prevention assistance
Home repair and accessibility improvements
Domiciliary care placement support
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.
Is the Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cornwall SDG Human Services Department — Housing Assistance Programs is a Other Support