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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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Housing Security Fund
231 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B5
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B5
807-766-2111
Toll-Free: 1-877-281-2958
Fax: 807-345-7921
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 / Target Population
- 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
Wheelchair Accessible
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:
To establish a new residence:
- financial assistance for rental costs
- financial assistance for utility connection charge/deposit
- financial assistance for moving expenses
- 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
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Last Updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
