For renters, people facing eviction, and anyone who needs a place to live.
Help with rent you cannot pay, a notice from your landlord, or finding a place to live. Most of it is free.
We found 43. Open deadlines come first, nearest first. After that, places people say worked move up. When a deadline passes, that place moves to the bottom of this page, so you can still ask them about the next round.
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You likely qualify if: Household income of $62,000 or less; Over 65, 60 to 64 on GIS, or on disability benefits;...
Deadline November 2, 2026in 24 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
$200
You likely qualify if: Member of a non-profit co-op for 1 year or more; Household income $62,000 or less; A senior,...
Deadline November 2, 2026in 24 daysAdd to calendar
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Tenants in Toronto apartment buildings; 3+ storeys and 10+ units; Not condos, townhomes or...
Ongoing.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: Renters in private rental housing in Toronto; Tenant groups and tenant associations; N12 or...
Current City funding term runs April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-944-0087Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: A refugee claimant; Referred by Toronto Central Intake or Peel intake.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-658-1600Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: A renter in Ontario with a housing problem; For a lawyer, rent in Toronto or York Region; For...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-944-0087Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: People in Ontario; Faced discrimination or harassment; Covered by the Human Rights Code.
You can ask for help any time, but the deadline to file with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is generally one year from the last discriminatory event.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-866-625-5179Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: In financial hardship and short on essential needs; Muslim and living in Canada.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1.888.693.2203Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $5,000
You likely qualify if: Behind on rent or need a rental deposit; Low income and not on social assistance; Live in...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-924-2543Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Checked on October 9, 2026
For: Newcomers and all Toronto residents, regardless of immigration status; you will not be asked for proof of status.
Call 416-338-0688Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-921-9494Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Tenants anywhere in Ontario; Landlord broke the Residential Tenancies Act; Landlords can use...
No deadline, but act quickly on a lockout.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-585-7214Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
You likely qualify if: Living with or lived with an abuser; Or a household member was trafficked; Must meet...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
For: Anyone in Toronto who is homeless or has nowhere safe to sleep tonight; tell staff if you need space as a...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-338-4766Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 18 or older; Live in Ontario; Developmental disability assessed by a psychologist.
Call 1-855-372-3858Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Facing violence or abuse; Women, children or gender-diverse people.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-746-3701Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Refugees and migrants needing support; All services are free of charge.
Call 416-469-9754Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Person is 65+ at year end, or DTC eligible; Renovation is lasting and part of the home; It...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Ontario resident in financial need; Mobility disability; Means tested.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
For: Toronto renters and people looking for a place to rent who need help finding housing or are at risk of losing...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-645-8080Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: Low income; Live in Ontario.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-979-1446Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
$113 a month
You likely qualify if: Ontario households with lower income; Income limits are by household size; Ontario Works or...
Apply any time.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Own property in Toronto; Cannot pay tax due to poverty or sickness.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Government-assisted refugee; Support for up to 1 year after arrival.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 16 or older; Homeless and sleeping outside in Toronto.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Age 59 or older; Tenant in a designated City building; Need help with personal care or housework.
Call 416-397-0586Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Own a single-family to fourplex home in Toronto; Work done by a licensed contractor.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-981-5500Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in North York; Low income; At risk of losing your home.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-244-0480Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Working with a referral agency while referrals are open; On or eligible for the social...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-338-8888Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
You likely qualify if: You own, rent or have an interest in the property; Fire, damage, demolition or long repairs;...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Low-income households in Toronto; At immediate risk of eviction.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Up to $1,436 a month
You likely qualify if: Have a disability expected to last one year or more; In financial need; Age 18 or older.
Next payment October 30, 2026in 21 daysAdd to calendar
Call 1-888-999-1142Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
About $733 a month
You likely qualify if: You live in Ontario; You are in a crisis or emergency; You lack money for food and housing.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: 18 or older; Never owned a home anywhere; Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
Up to $500 a year
You likely qualify if: Age 64 or older by December 31; Own and live in your home in Ontario; Paid Ontario property...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-800-959-8281Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
You likely qualify if: Woman or gender-diverse adult; No referral needed.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-926-9762Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Tenants anywhere in Ontario; A Notice of Hearing from the LTB; No lawyer or paralegal.
Sign up as soon as you get your Notice of Hearing, before the hearing date.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Household income under the limit for your household size; Everyone in the household has valid...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Live in Toronto; Low income; Not on Ontario Works or ODSP.
Call 647-727-8988Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Up to $1,600 a year
You likely qualify if: Get Ontario Works, ODSP or Emergency Assistance; Homeless, facing eviction or behind on rent...
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-397-5550Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
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