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Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County
Income-based housing support in Oxford County
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 85
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Rent-Geared-to-Income housing in Oxford County helps households pay rent based on income, with rent typically set at 30% of gross household income. The program covers applications for subsidized units, modified units, supportive units, and Special Priority Status housing.
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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 : 85 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Centre-du-Québec
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applying for rent-geared-to-income housing units.
- Applying for modified special needs units.
- Applying for modified or supportive housing units.
- Applying for Special Priority Status.
- Requesting a transfer to another unit or housing provider.
Documents Needed
- Completed rent-geared-to-income housing application
- Most recent Notice of Assessment for household members 18+
- Proof of citizenship for all household members
- Identification for household members over 16
- Special Priority Status Verification Document, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households seeking subsidized rental housing.
- Applicants for modified special needs units.
- Applicants for supportive housing units.
- Applicants seeking Special Priority Status.
Who is not eligible
- Households with no member aged 16 or older.
- Households with unresolved social housing rent arrears or damage debts.
- Households with a conviction for income misrepresentation on a social housing application.
- Households with a deportation order in effect for any member.
Eligible geographic areas
- Oxford County, Ontario
- Drumbo
- Embro
- Ingersoll
- Norwich
- Princeton
- Tavistock
- Thamesford
- Tillsonburg
- Woodstock
- Innerkip
- Plattsville
Selection criteria
- Application date and waitlist order.
- Special Priority Status for victims of family violence.
- Household suitability for unit size under occupancy standards.
- Location preference indicated on the application.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose an application method
- Apply online through the subsidized housing application portal.
- Apply in person at a Human Services location.
- Print the application form or request that it be mailed to you.
- Step 2: Prepare the required forms
- Complete the rent-geared-to-income application form.
- For Special Priority Status, complete the Special Priority Status Verification Document.
- For transfers, complete the transfer application form signed by household members aged 16 or older.
- Step 3: Submit to Human Services
- Mail, deliver, fax, scan, or email the application to Oxford County Human Services.
- For Special Priority Status, submit the form in person or by email.
- For modified units, apply directly to each non-profit housing provider or through Human Services.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are placed on the waiting list in order of application date.
- Special Priority applicants may be placed ahead of other households.
- Applicants near the top of the waitlist are contacted to confirm eligibility.
- Applicants may be offered a unit that matches household size and preferences.
- Refusing one eligible offer can remove a household from the waitlist.
Additional information
- Some units are managed by Oxford County, while others are operated by non-profit housing providers.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional information as they near the top of the waitlist.
- Special Priority Status is available for applicants affected by abuse.
- Transfers between units may follow separate internal or external transfer rules.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County Program
What is the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County?
Rent-Geared-to-Income housing in Oxford County helps households pay rent based on income, with rent typically set at 30% of gross household income. The program covers applications for subsidized units, modified units, supportive units, and Special Priority Status housing.
How much funding can be received?
Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $85 per project.
Who is eligible for the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County program?
To be eligible for the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County program, you must:
Household member age 16+
Legal status in Canada
Good standing with social housing
What expenses are eligible under Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County?
Applying for rent-geared-to-income housing units.
Applying for modified special needs units.
Applying for modified or supportive housing units.
Applying for Special Priority Status.
Requesting a transfer to another unit or housing provider.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County?
You can contact Oxford County by email at humanservices@oxfordcounty.ca or by phone at 519-539-9800.
Where is the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County available?
The Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County program is available Centre-du-Québec, Ontario.
Is the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County is a Other Support