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Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program
Priority housing access for abuse victims
Funding available
Up to 30% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Special Priority for Victims of Abuse is a social housing pathway for eligible households in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It helps people affected by abuse or human trafficking move higher on the centralized waiting list for subsidized housing.
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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
- Up to 30% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Cornwall
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- From $ 42,000 to $ 46,250 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Social housing placement
- Rent-geared-to-income housing assistance
- Centralized waitlist management
- Supportive and seniors housing access
Documents Needed
- Special Priority Application Form
- Valid identification for each household member
- Income tax Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue for the last taxation year for everyone over the age of 18
- Bank statements from all household members and proof of all current monthly household income
- Proof of all other assets and the Declaration & Consent page signed by members 16 years of age and older
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Special Priority application package updated
The Special Priority for Victims of Abuse PDF now shows a narrower abuse-specific application package with new required forms, verification steps, and contact details.
The Special Priority for Victims of Abuse PDF now presents a different application package focused on abuse-related priority status rather than a general social housing information sheet. It adds new required steps and supporting documents, including Part A, Part B, professional verification, a support letter, and proof of living with the abuser. The eligibility framing is also narrower, with conditions tied to Special Priority status, intent to live permanently apart, and possible COHB participation. The contact details and mailing, fax, and email presentation on the PDF have also changed.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants currently living with someone who is abusing them
- Applicants who recently stopped living with someone who was abusing them, within the last 3 months
- Applicants who are currently being trafficked
- Applicants who have exited trafficking within the last 3 months
Who is not eligible
- Households with unresolved social housing arrears
- Households above the income or asset limits
- Households with an enforceable removal order
- Households with recent misrepresentation or related convictions
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cornwall
- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Selection criteria
- Special Priority status can move a household to a higher place on the centralized waiting list
- Households are selected based on the date the application was submitted in full, with earlier submissions having priority
How to apply
- Request a Special Priority Application Form from the Registry if the special priority definition applies
- Have the Special Priority Application Form accompany the social housing application
- Contact the Registry to schedule an appointment
- Submit the application by mail, drop-box, email, or fax
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants will be notified in writing of their application status
- The Registry will contact applicants by mail at least once a year for an update
- The applicant’s name will be removed from the wait list if a response is not received by the required date
- Approved applicants are entitled to one housing offer, and refusal cancels the file
- Failure to respond to a housing offer is considered a refusal
Additional information
- Applicants are placed on a centralized waitlist if eligible.
- Applicants will receive written confirmation of their application status.
- One housing offer refusal may affect waitlist eligibility.
- Applicants must report changes to their file promptly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program Program
What is the Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program?
Special Priority for Victims of Abuse is a social housing pathway for eligible households in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It helps people affected by abuse or human trafficking move higher on the centralized waiting list for subsidized housing.
How much funding can be received?
Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program program?
To be eligible for the Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program program, you must:
The applicant must be living with an abuser or have left an abusive situation within the last 3 months
The applicant must be a victim of human trafficking, currently being trafficked or exited within the last 3 months
The abuser must be a spouse, parent, child, other relative, immigration sponsor, or dependent-related person
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program?
You can contact City of Cornwall by email at humanservices@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-933-6282.
Where is the Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program available?
The Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program is a Grant and Funding