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Social Housing
Affordable housing support for eligible households
Latest source updateLast Update: July 12, 2026Latest change: Several Social Housing Directive pages lost substantive guidance and contact details, while one RGI eligibility review directive now shows its July 1, 2020 text and implementation scope.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 12, 2026
Latest change: Several Social Housing Directive pages lost substantive guidance and contact details, while one RGI eligibility review directive now shows its July 1, 2020 text and implementation scope.
Social Housing directive pages revised
Several Social Housing Directive pages now show only reference or closing material instead of the full directive content, including Over Housed Households (H-20-02), Determining Rent-Geared-to-Income Payable (H-20-06), Selection of Households for a Vacant Unit under the Cascading Age Policy (H-03-32), and Restrictions from Transfer Orders for Federal Housing Programs (H-03-09). Their visible contact blocks were also reduced, including the removal of the Housing and Social Services address and phone number 613-546-2695 from multiple pages. At the same time, Review of RGI Eligibility by Housing Providers (H-20-09) now shows its directive text with a July 1, 2020 date and an implementation scope covering Schedule 1 programs 1(a), 2(a), 2(b), 6(a), and 6(b). The visible content on that page also states that eligibility reviews must be completed at least once every 12 months and may be completed more often when appropriate.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households
- Households in Kingston and Frontenac
- Applicants needing subsidized rental housing
Who is not eligible
- Households that refuse an offer to transfer to another unit permissible under the Service Manager's occupancy standards after a year from being notified that they are in a unit larger than permitted.
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
Selection criteria
- Over housed households are not a priority category on the Centralized Waiting List.
- After twelve months, households except rural households must select at least three projects, not including rent supplement.
- If no specific projects are selected, the household's name is added to all projects for which it is eligible.
- During selection for a vacant unit, housing providers may offer or refuse a prospective applicant on the ground of the project’s mandate.
- The cascading age housing policy applies to the central waiting list management by The Social Housing Registry and to the tenant selection process by housing providers with seniors mandate.
How to apply
- Apply directly to the Social Housing Registry as a new applicant household if you want to be added to the Centralized Waiting List in the first twelve months.
Processing and Agreement
- Housing Providers and The Social Housing Registry review over housed household files currently on the Centralized Waiting List and/or on the Rent-Geared-to-Income Internal Transfer List.
- Households are advised, in writing, of any changes to their file or ranking on the Centralized Waiting List or Internal Transfer List.
- Housing Providers must complete the review of eligibility at least once every 12 months and may complete it more often if the Service Manager considers it appropriate.
- A household ceases to be eligible if it fails to provide the information requested by the Service Manager to complete the review of eligibility.
- If a member whose income is included in the geared-to-income rent calculation has not filed a return of income under the Income Tax Act (Canada) before the annual review commences, the household ceases to be eligible unless the Service Manager is satisfied that there are extenuating circumstances.
Additional information
- Applicants are advised that households are reviewed regularly.
- Housing providers may use internal transfer processes when appropriate.
- Written notice is provided for decisions affecting eligibility or unit selection.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Housing Program
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:
The household's total income is the net income of all household members, excluding members who are in full-time attendance at a recognized educational institution.
The value of the household's assets must not exceed the specified maximum value.
The household must meet occupancy standards for the unit and comply with the over housed and eligibility review rules.
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