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Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program
Emergency assistance to prevent homelessness
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
HSFA provides one-time emergency financial assistance to help prevent or end homelessness in St. Thomas-Elgin. It supports rent arrears, utility arrears, temporary accommodation, and other urgent housing-related needs, with maximum household amounts of up to $1,250 for single occupants and $2,500 for multiple occupants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preventing homelessness.
- Ending homelessness.
Documents Needed
- N4 notice or Co-op Schedule for rent arrears.
- Utility disconnect notice for utility arrears.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households in St. Thomas-Elgin.
Eligible expenses
- First and/or last month rent and rent arrears.
- Utility arrears to prevent disconnection.
- Temporary accommodation costs.
- Urgent housing-related needs such as moving costs, transportation, ID replacement, and essential furniture.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Thomas-Elgin, Ontario.
Additional information
- HSFA is a one-time emergency assistance program.
- Exceptions to the “new to HSFA” rule may apply with Supervisor approval.
- Applicants must first exhaust other possible funding sources for some urgent needs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program. 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 Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program?
HSFA provides one-time emergency financial assistance to help prevent or end homelessness in St. Thomas-Elgin. It supports rent arrears, utility arrears, temporary accommodation, and other urgent housing-related needs, with maximum household amounts of up to $1,250 for single occupants and $2,500 for multiple occupants.
How much funding can be received?
Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program program?
To be eligible for the Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program program, you must:
Homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Resident of St. Thomas-Elgin.
Meets income limits.
What expenses are eligible under Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program?
Preventing homelessness.
Ending homelessness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program?
You can contact City of St. Thomas by email at inforsocialservices@stthomas.ca or by phone at 519-631-9350.
Where is the Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program available?
The Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing Stability Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program is a Grant and Funding