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Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing – Oxford County
Income-based housing support in Oxford County
Latest source updateLast Update: May 8, 2026Latest change: The grant content now includes the full Rent-Geared-to-Income housing application, with detailed eligibility rules, required documents, and submission instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Latest change: The grant content now includes the full Rent-Geared-to-Income housing application, with detailed eligibility rules, required documents, and submission instructions.
RGI Housing application details added
The Rent-Geared-to-Income housing page now includes the full application form content in addition to the FAQ material. It adds detailed eligibility requirements, document checklists, consent to electronic communication, and step-by-step instructions for submitting an application by mail, fax, email, or in person. The eligibility section is also more specific, including income and asset limits, home-ownership restrictions, and a recent conviction restriction tied to housing assistance. Contact details for Human Services are repeated within the application form, but the overall program scope and funding terms do not appear to have changed.
Funding available
$ 85
Deadline
Open continuously
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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