Program Information
The Rent Ready program helps Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works recipients and people with low income maintain their housing. This program expires on December 31, 2022, or when funding is exhausted.
Eligible applicants can receive financial support for utility and rent arrears and first and/or last month's rent.
Housing Stability Benefit - Rent Ready
Phone: (905) 526-8100
Fax: (905) 528-1448
E-Mail: info@housinghelpcentre.ca
119 Main Street East
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3Z3
Low-income and ODSP recipients can apply at the Hamilton Housing Help Centre:
Hamilton Housing Help Centre
119 Main St. East
Hamilton, Ontario
Phone: 905-526-8100
www.housinghelpcentre.ca
Rent Ready eligibility criteria:
Approved applicants mist have already accessed their maximum eligibility through the Housing Stability Benefit Program.
Rent Ready is not available for setting up a residence outside of Hamilton..
Rent Ready is NOT a mandatory benefit.
Indigenous community Members:
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
34 Ottawa St. N.
Hamilton, Ontario
Phone: 905-548-9593
https://www.hric.ca/
Funding for the Rent Ready program is provided by the City of Hamilton