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Social Services Relief Fund – Emergency Rent/Mortgage Bank (Lanark County)
Emergency housing support for eligible Lanark County residents
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Activities funded
- Emergency rent assistance
- Emergency mortgage assistance
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the SSRF application form with household and housing details.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Prepare proof of income, housing costs, bank statements, and valid identification.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the completed application and documents to ss@lanarkcounty.ca or mail them to 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C9.
Documents Needed
- Verification of income for the previous month
- Proof of rent or mortgage costs
- Previous month bank statements
- Valid identification
Selection criteria
- Household income level
- Current asset level
- Risk of eviction or housing loss
- Income decline caused by COVID-19
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
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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 payments
Emergency mortgage payments
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 Grant and Funding
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)