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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides rent support for low-income households and people in housing need. It covers subsidized housing, rent supplements, and supportive housing options in Wellington and Guelph.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- 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
- Rent supplements for private-market units
- Housing allowance support for eligible households
- Supported housing with community agency involvement
- Housing assistance for households at risk of homelessness
Documents Needed
- Completed subsidized housing application
- Proof of legal status in Canada
- Income information for all household members over 16
- Consent and declaration forms
- Informed Consent to Release and/or Obtain Personal Information form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households
- Individuals and families in housing need
- Households at risk of or experiencing homelessness
- Ontario residents eligible for social housing
- Households needing supportive housing services
Who is not eligible
- Households already receiving a rental subsidy from the County of Wellington or similar agencies
- Households applying for hostel units
- Households seeking group home, nursing home, or retirement home accommodation
- Applicants who do not meet the program’s legal status requirements
Eligible expenses
- Monthly rent subsidy paid to the landlord
- Partial rent support for eligible households
- Coverage of eligible vacancy loss for landlords
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funding for households already receiving a rental subsidy from the County of Wellington or similar agencies
- Hostel units
- Group home arrangements
- Nursing and retirement homes
Eligible geographic areas
- Wellington
- Guelph
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- Applicants may be contacted within 30 days if the application is complete and eligible.
- Incomplete applications are identified within seven business days.
- Approved applicants are contacted by telephone, email, or in writing.
- Some decisions can be reviewed through a formal request process.
Additional information
- Applications may be made online or by paper form.
- Applicants can update their application through the online portal.
- Decision review requests are available for certain decisions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rent Support Programmes Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rent Support Programmes. 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 Support Programmes?
This program provides rent support for low-income households and people in housing need. It covers subsidized housing, rent supplements, and supportive housing options in Wellington and Guelph.
How much funding can be received?
Rent Support Programmes Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rent Support Programmes program?
To be eligible for the Rent Support Programmes program, you must:
Low-income household
Meets legal and age requirements
Unit and household eligible
What expenses are eligible under Rent Support Programmes?
Rent supplements for private-market units
Housing allowance support for eligible households
Supported housing with community agency involvement
Housing assistance for households at risk of homelessness
Who can I contact for more information about the Rent Support Programmes?
You can contact County of Wellington by email at housingstability@wellington.ca or by phone at 519.824.7822.
Where is the Rent Support Programmes available?
The Rent Support Programmes program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rent Support Programmes a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rent Support Programmes is a Other Support