Rent Supplement Assistance Program

Amount:

30% of the adjusted household income

Who is Eligible:

Households

Description:

Rent Supplement Assistance Program provides assistance to households in need so that they may obtain affordable, adequate and suitable rental accommodation by subsidizing rents in eligible rental dwellings. Tenants qualifying for assistance through this program will have their rents reduced to 30% of the adjusted household income (for rent, heat, hot water, fridge & stove). Landlords will receive the difference between the rent paid by the tenant and the agreed upon market rent.

Steps to Get this Rebate:

1. Sign an agreement, designating a number of housing units to be subsidized (agreements can be renewed). All units selected will comply with property standards acceptable.