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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Rent Secure provides a time-limited portable housing benefit of up to 2 years. It helps households experiencing chronic homelessness bridge the affordability gap in private market rental housing and supports the move toward the Canada/Ontario Housing Benefit.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Bridging rental affordability gaps in private market housing
- Supporting households transitioning from a temporary municipal benefit to the Canada/Ontario Housing Benefit
Documents Needed
- Signed lease with a landlord
- Completed and signed Rent Secure intake form
- Annual income tax return filed with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Consent forms for program participation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households experiencing chronic homelessness
- Households referred by City-funded case management teams or approved homeless serving agencies
Who is not eligible
- Members of the general public not referred through the program
- Homeowners
- Households already receiving RGI or similar housing assistance, unless approved
Eligible expenses
- Rental housing benefit paid directly to the landlord
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Hamilton, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are identified and referred through City-funded case management teams.
- Participants must agree to pursue a Canada/Ontario Housing Benefit application if referred.
- Annual eligibility reviews are required.
- Participants must report certain changes, including income, household composition, or school status.
Additional information
- Participants must agree to pursue a Canada/Ontario Housing Benefit application if referred by the City of Hamilton.
- An annual review is required to confirm continued eligibility.
- Participants must report certain changes, including income increases over 20%.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rent Secure Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rent Secure. 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 Secure?
Rent Secure provides a time-limited portable housing benefit of up to 2 years. It helps households experiencing chronic homelessness bridge the affordability gap in private market rental housing and supports the move toward the Canada/Ontario Housing Benefit.
Who is eligible for the Rent Secure program?
To be eligible for the Rent Secure program, you must:
Renter household in Hamilton
Experiencing chronic homelessness
Referred through approved channels
What expenses are eligible under Rent Secure?
Bridging rental affordability gaps in private market housing
Supporting households transitioning from a temporary municipal benefit to the Canada/Ontario Housing Benefit
Who can I contact for more information about the Rent Secure?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at housingallowances@hamilton.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Rent Secure available?
The Rent Secure program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Rent Secure?
Rent Secure is funded by City of Hamilton