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Housing First
Housing support for landlords and tenants
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Housing First helps landlords rent to tenants with support and subsidies. The program aims to secure permanent, affordable housing and supports people as they settle into their homes.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Housing
- Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Landlords.
Eligible expenses
- Rent support through tenant subsidies.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kingston, Ontario.
Activities funded
- Providing rental housing to program participants.
- Partnering with housing support workers to place tenants in permanent housing.
- Supporting tenants to remain housed long term.
Processing and Agreement
- Potential tenants are pre-screened before placement.
- Housing support workers provide ongoing support after placement.
- Routine home visits are conducted to check tenant adjustment and support needs.
- A housing liaison worker can help resolve issues between landlords and tenants.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing First Program
What is the Housing First?
Housing First helps landlords rent to tenants with support and subsidies. The program aims to secure permanent, affordable housing and supports people as they settle into their homes.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Housing First program?
To be eligible for the Housing First program, you must:
Landlords with rental units.
Suitable for permanent housing.
Willing to partner with the program.
Where is the Housing First available?
The Housing First program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Housing First?
Housing First is funded by City of Kingston