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Rent-geared-to-income Housing
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What is rent-geared-to-income housing?
Rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing is subsidized housing. The rent is
based directly on the tenant's income, usually 30 per cent of the gross monthly
household income. If you receive social assistance, the rent charges are
based on the rent benefit set by the Ontario government, rather than 30 per
cent of the gross monthly income.
RGI housing subsidies are most often available in publicly-owned social
housing, but are also available in co-operative, non profit and private
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Who is Eligible?
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All household members must have legal status in Canada, and must not have an
enforceable deportation, departure, or exclusion order.
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At least one household member must be 16 or older and able to live
independently.
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No household member with charges of fraud due to misrepresenting income in the
last two years.
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If any member of the household owes money to a social housing provider in
Ontario, they must attach a copy of the written payment plan agreement signed
by the provider.
For more info click here
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How can I apply for rent-geared-to-income housing?
If you are interested in applying for rent-geared-to-income housing in Toronto
click here.
To apply for RGI housing outside of Toronto, contact the local social housing
agency in the city/town of choice for more information.
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