COSTI Financial Supports (help paying rent and utility arrears, North York)
COSTI Financial Supports (help paying rent and utility arrears, North York) is a program run by COSTI Immigrant Services for low-income people and families who live in North York and are at risk of homelessness or do not have safe, adequate housing. Checked on the official page on October 9, 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 on the official page
We last read this on October 9, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
COSTI helps low-income people in North York avoid losing their home. Its workers help you apply for a one-time grant to catch up on Hydro or gas bills (LEAP), a monthly credit on electricity bills (OESP) and a grant for rent arrears or first and last month's rent (Housing Stabilization Fund).
Who qualifies
Low-income people and families who live in North York and are at risk of homelessness or do not have safe, adequate housing.
You likely qualify if:
- Live in North York
- Low income
- At risk of losing your home
How to apply
- Apply on their website.
- Questions? 416-244-0480
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
- AddressAddress: North York Centre, Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue, Suite 114, Toronto, Ontario M3L 1B2
Where else they are
Their website is costi.org/program/financial-supports.
Good to know
- CostLEAP, OESP and Housing Stabilization Fund are grants or credits. The Rent Bank is an interest-free loan you repay.
- LanguagesEnglish
- Their stepsCall 416-244-0480 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or visit the North York Centre. Tell the worker about your rent or utility arrears. The worker checks which programs you qualify for and helps you apply.
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What to bring
- Your rent or utility arrears details
- Your income information
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
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