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Rent Supplement Program
Monthly rent support for eligible households
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 150 - $ 250
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program provides a monthly rent supplement to landlords on behalf of eligible households in need of rental assistance. It supports affordable rental housing and related housing arrangements in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
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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
- Maximum amount : 250 $
- Minimum amount : 150 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Cornwall
- 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
- Monthly rent supplement for eligible households.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Notice of Assessment
- Income and household information
- Asset information
- Unit and rent details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Renters
- Households needing rental assistance
- Applicants in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Who is not eligible
- People receiving another rent subsidy
Eligible expenses
- Monthly rent supplement paid to the landlord.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cornwall
- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the application to the Human Services Department for review.
- If eligible, the applicant is placed on a call list or waitlist.
- When funds become available, an application is issued to eligible applicants.
- Approved applicants are matched with the subsidy through the program process.
Additional information
- Applicants may receive a monthly subsidy of $150 or $250.
- Funding is conditional and subject to availability.
- Eligible applicants are placed on a waitlist until funds become available.
- Applicants must notify Housing Programs of any change in circumstances.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rent Supplement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rent Supplement 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 Rent Supplement Program?
The program provides a monthly rent supplement to landlords on behalf of eligible households in need of rental assistance. It supports affordable rental housing and related housing arrangements in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
How much funding can be received?
Rent Supplement Program Funds up to $250 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rent Supplement Program program?
To be eligible for the Rent Supplement Program program, you must:
Renter in the eligible area
Meets income and asset limits
No other rent subsidy
What expenses are eligible under Rent Supplement Program?
Monthly rent supplement for eligible households.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rent Supplement Program?
You can contact Regional Municipality of Durham by email at humanservices@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-933-6282.
Where is the Rent Supplement Program available?
The Rent Supplement Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rent Supplement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rent Supplement Program is a Grant and Funding