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Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County)
Emergency housing support for eligible Lanark County residents
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides emergency rent or mortgage assistance for Lanark County residents affected by COVID-19. It supports eligible households that are behind on housing payments and at risk of eviction or losing their home.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Emergency rent assistance
- Emergency mortgage assistance
Documents Needed
- Verification of income for the previous month
- Proof of rent or mortgage costs
- Previous month bank statements
- Valid identification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Lanark County residents
- Households behind on rent or mortgage payments
Who is not eligible
- Households not behind on rent or mortgage payments
- Applicants whose income or assets exceed the stated limits
Eligible expenses
- Emergency rent payments
- Emergency mortgage payments
Eligible geographic areas
- Lanark County, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Lanark County Social Services.
- Applicants may be approved or denied.
- Consent is required to verify information with other parties.
Additional information
- The program is part of Lanark County’s Social Services Relief Fund allocation.
- Applicants must provide consent for information sharing related to the request.
- Banking information is attached when EFT payment is used.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) Program
What is the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County)?
This program provides emergency rent or mortgage assistance for Lanark County residents affected by COVID-19. It supports eligible households that are behind on housing payments and at risk of eviction or losing their home.
Who is eligible for the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) program?
To be eligible for the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) program, you must:
Lanark County resident
Behind on housing payments
Income and assets below limits
What expenses are eligible under Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County)?
Emergency rent assistance
Emergency mortgage assistance
Who can I contact for more information about the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County)?
You can contact Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE) by email at ss@lanarkcounty.ca or by phone at 613-267-4200 ext. 2140.
Where is the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) available?
The Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County)?
Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County) is funded by Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE)