Housing Stability Bank: Emergency Utility Assistance

Who is Eligible:

Low income households

Description:

Emergency Utility Assistance – a limited grant program or interest-free, repayable loan to assist with utility arrears pertaining to gas, electricity or water.

Steps to Get this Rebate:

1. Intake to obtain a Gas Arrears Grant will be conducted by United Way Greater Simcoe County by telephone and applications will be processed by the Housing Stability Bank.
2. To determine if you are eligible for a Gas Arrears Grant, and to complete the intake process, contact United Way Greater Simcoe County at 1- 855-487-5327 (toll free), beginning January 1, 2017.
3. Once you have completed the intake process with United Way Greater Simcoe County by telephone, you will be contacted by the Housing Stability Bank to attend an appointment for the processing of your application at one of the Housing Stability Bank locations.
4. If you have any questions, contact the United Way Greater Simcoe County at 1-855-487-5327 (toll free), beginning January 1, 2017.