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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
- Special Priority Status Verification Document, if applicable
- Signed transfer application form for internal or external transfers
- Supporting information requested by Human Services when your file reaches the top of the waitlist
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County. 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 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