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Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)
Financial help to prevent eviction and homelessness
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Cornwall, Outaouais, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households maintain housing stability and avoid eviction or homelessness. Supports rent arrears, utility arrears, moving costs, temporary accommodations, and related housing-stability expenses.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cornwall
- Outaouais
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preventing eviction from a permanent home.
- Preventing utility shutoff that could make a home uninhabitable.
- Supporting relocation to more affordable housing.
- Assisting with emergency housing stability needs.
Documents Needed
- Completed HPP Application
- Requested documents to verify identity, income, and expenses
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households
- Residents of Renfrew County
- Cornwall and SDG residents
- ODSP recipients in Akwesasne
Who is not eligible
- Applicants above the income or asset limits
- Households already at the maximum benefit within the last 12 months
- SAR applicants serving a non-compliance penalty
- Rental properties requesting minor repair funding
Eligible expenses
- Imminent or current homelessness
- At risk of eviction for non-payment of rent
- Imminent or current hydro, fuel, or water service disconnection
- Equipment rental and utility deposits if required to obtain new utility service
- Other emergency expenses that may be approved if required to ensure housing stability
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Reimbursement payments for moving or repair costs.
- Last month’s rent in the Cornwall OW/ODSP form.
- Insurance deductibles for home repairs.
- Equipment replacement instead of repair.
- Rental properties for minor home repair funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Renfrew County
- Cornwall
- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
- Akwesasne for ODSP recipients
Selection criteria
- Household income and asset level
- Urgency of the housing situation
- Type of expense requested
- Availability of required supporting documents
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the correct application form
- Select the form for OW/ODSP recipients or for non-recipients.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Collect proof of identity, income, housing costs, and any notices or estimates related to the request.
- Step 3: Complete and sign the application
- Fill in household information, request details, and consent declarations.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Send the completed package by mail, email, fax, or drop it off at the office.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission for eligibility and required documents.
- A case manager may contact the applicant or request a meeting.
- The decision is issued within 4 business days.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome by the program.
- If approved, payment is made directly to the service provider.
Additional information
- Eligible applicants may be placed on a waiting list until space becomes available.
- Applicants must remain engaged in finding long term housing options and commit to a social contract.
- Monthly financial contribution towards stay is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Program
What is the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)?
Provides financial assistance to help low-income households maintain housing stability and avoid eviction or homelessness. Supports rent arrears, utility arrears, moving costs, temporary accommodations, and related housing-stability expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) program?
To be eligible for the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) program, you must:
Reside within Renfrew County
Net income below the HPP Income Level Cut-off chart
Liquid assets not exceeding $2,500
What expenses are eligible under Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)?
Preventing eviction from a permanent home.
Preventing utility shutoff that could make a home uninhabitable.
Supporting relocation to more affordable housing.
Assisting with emergency housing stability needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)?
You can contact Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC) by email at humanservices@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-933-6282.
Where is the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) available?
The Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) program is available Outaouais, Ontario.
Is the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) is a Grant and Funding