Toronto Housing Stabilization Fund (rent, moving costs and arrears help)
Toronto Housing Stabilization Fund (rent, moving costs and arrears help) is a program run by the City of Toronto that gives up to $1,600 a year to people on Ontario Works, ODSP or Emergency Assistance who are homeless, fleeing domestic violence, fire or flood, facing eviction, or behind on rent or energy bills. Checked on the official page on October 8, 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 or energy.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-397-5550Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 8, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Up to $1,600 a year for a single person or a couple. A family gets up to $2,000 a year with adult dependants, or up to $3,000 a year with children. Pays for last month's rent or moving costs in Ontario, rental or energy arrears in Toronto, setting up a home in Toronto, and new beds, soft furniture or mattress covers after a documented bed bug treatment. Decisions come within 4 business days of getting all your papers.
Who qualifies
People on Ontario Works, ODSP or Emergency Assistance who are homeless, fleeing domestic violence, fire or flood, facing eviction, or behind on rent or energy bills.
You likely qualify if:
- Get Ontario Works, ODSP or Emergency Assistance
- Homeless, facing eviction or behind on rent or energy
What to bring
- Papers for your situation, such as a lease or eviction notice
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
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