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Social Housing

Affordable housing support for eligible households
Last Update: April 27, 2026
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Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Social housing in Kingston and Frontenac provides rent-geared-to-income housing and portable housing benefits. It supports low- to moderate-income households through subsidized rental assistance and related housing forms.
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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
  • Public administration
Location
  • Kingston
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
  • Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Social Services
  • Income Support and Maintenance
  • Housing
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • Women & girls
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Rent-geared-to-income housing
  • Portable housing benefit support
  • Modified housing units for accessibility needs
  • Supportive housing options
  • Senior housing units

Documents Needed

  • Completed RGI housing application
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, or refugee status
  • Notice of Assessment or income proof
  • Asset verification documents
  • Additional forms if applicable, such as medical, custody, or special priority documents

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Low-income households
  • Households in Kingston and Frontenac
  • Applicants needing subsidized rental housing

Who is not eligible

  • Households with unresolved social housing arrears, unless a repayment agreement is in good standing
  • Households with recent convictions for misrepresenting income for RGI assistance
  • Households whose assets or income exceed program limits

Eligible expenses

  • Lower-cost rental housing under the rent-geared-to-income program
  • Monthly housing allowance under the portable housing benefit

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Kingston
  • County of Frontenac

Processing and Agreement

  • Application is reviewed for completeness.
  • Eligibility is confirmed and the household is notified in writing.
  • Eligible applicants are added to the centralized waitlist.
  • Housing offers are made by the provider, and refusal can affect eligibility.
  • If approved, the tenant signs the lease and annual reviews continue.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Housing Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social Housing. 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 Social Housing?

Social housing in Kingston and Frontenac provides rent-geared-to-income housing and portable housing benefits. It supports low- to moderate-income households through subsidized rental assistance and related housing forms.

Who is eligible for the Social Housing program?

To be eligible for the Social Housing program, you must: Household income within limits Household assets within limits Meets occupancy standards

What expenses are eligible under Social Housing?

Rent-geared-to-income housing Portable housing benefit support Modified housing units for accessibility needs Supportive housing options Senior housing units

Who can I contact for more information about the Social Housing?

You can contact City of Kingston by email at theregistry@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-2695.

Where is the Social Housing available?

The Social Housing program is available the province of Ontario.

Who are the financial supporters of the Social Housing?

Social Housing is funded by City of Kingston