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Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)
Financial help to prevent eviction and homelessness
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Cornwall
- Outaouais
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
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 form
- Proof of identity for household members
- Proof of income and recent bank statements
- Lease, rent, mortgage, or housing cost documents
- Relevant notices or estimates, such as eviction, disconnection, or moving cost documents
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
- Rent arrears and rent deposit/last month’s rent
- Utility arrears and deposits, including hydro, fuel, water, and sewer
- Moving expenses and minor relocation costs
- Temporary accommodations or supportive motel stay
- Emergency home repairs and pest inspection
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
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
- Applications are reviewed within 4 business days.
- Approval or payment is not guaranteed.
- Funding may be paid in whole or in part.
- Support is subject to program funding availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP). 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 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:
Low-income household
Limited liquid assets
Eligible housing expense
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 Other Support