Emergency Shelter

Emergency shelters and hostels provide temporary accommodation to individuals and families who must leave their homes during a crisis or who do not have a permanent place to live.

Where can I find a shelter/emergency housing?
A shelter is a safe place to stay for people who are at risk of being harmed if they remain in their homes. A hostel offers beds and basic necessities people who are homeless or in crisis.

How can I find housing before I arrive in Ontario?
Finding housing is a difficult task at the best of times. Finding a place to live before you've even arrived in Canada will not be easy, but it is not impossible.

What is subsidized housing?
Subsidized or rent-geared-to-income housing refers to all types of housing where the amount of rent paid is determined by the tenant's income and not by the size or type of accommodation.

How can I apply for subsidized housing?
Most cities in Ontario have waiting lists for subsidized housing. If subsidized housing interests you, find out if it is available where you want to live and how long it will be before you can move in.

I have very low income and am finding it difficult to pay my monthly rent. What can I do?
Finding an affordable place to live, especially for people with larger families, is becoming more and more difficult. It is still possible, however, you should get the help of community agencies in your local area that will have more information.

What are the apartment vacancy rates around Ontario?
The apartment vacancy rates are very different across Ontario.

Emergency Shelter

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