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District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Housing Security Fund

Housing Security Fund

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231 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B5
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807-766-2111
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Toll-Free: 1-877-281-2958
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Fax: 807-345-7921
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Pick up application at 231 May St S, or

  • Call office to have application mailed out


Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Individuals receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program benefits; or

  • Individuals who are considered low-income (as defined by income/asset levels, AND

  • Individuals who have received an eviction notice due to rental arrears, or

  • Individuals who have had a utility or the heating to the current residence cut off, or

  • Individuals who have received a disconnection notice for a utility or the heating to the current residence, AND

  • have satisfied the Administrator of the program that they will not be evicted and/or will retain the use of their utilities if payment is made


Note: Cannot access the program if any member of the household has received financial assistance under the Housing Security Fund within the past 24 months

Fees

None

Languages

English ; French

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides financial assistance to individuals or families who are homeless or facing homelessness to obtain or maintain housing
To establish a new residence:
  • financial assistance for rental costs
  • financial assistance for utility connection charge/deposit
  • financial assistance for moving expenses
To avoid eviction or disconnection of utilities:
  • financial assistance for rental arrears
  • financial assistance for utility and fuel arrears (gas, hydro, water, hot water tank rental, propane, oil or wood)
  • financial assistance for tax arrears
Note: This program does not provide financial assistance to individuals living on a First Nations Reserve. Individuals can contact their Band Office to inquire about rent or utility arrears.

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Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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