Types of Housing

There are many different types of housing assistance that are available to you. Please select the housing type below to be taken directly to that section.

Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing
Market Rent Housing
Affordable Rent Housing
Housing Allowance Programs
Rent Supplement Housing

Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing

Rent-geared-to-income assistance is intended for households with low to moderate income to offer a variety of housing options for households in need. Rent-geared-to-income assistance is available to eligible households in the Timiskaming District for families, seniors, couples and single people in a variety of buildings; townhouses, apartments, single and semi-detached. Accessible housing options are also available.

Eligibility

A household is eligible to receive a rent subsidy if;

  • At least one member of the household is 16 years of age or older and is able to live independently with or without support services
  • Each member of the household is a Canadian citizen, or a landed immigrant, or a refugee claimant
  • No deportation, departure, or exclusion order has been made against any member of the household
  • No member of the household owes rental arrears to any housing provider under any housing program
  • No member of the household has been convicted or any offence under section 85 of the SHRA, HSA or crime under the Criminal Code of Canada regarding rent-geared-to-income assistance, or found to by a court of law to have misrepresented their income for the purpose of rent-geared-to-income.
  • Income limitations are met.

Market Rent Housing Options

Market rent refers to rents that are comparable to the private market rental rates. One and two bedroom Market rent units are available at a few buildings and the rents will vary.

  • 105 Market Street, Temiskaming Shores

  • 135 Bruce Street, Temiskaming Shores

  • 165-190 Pollock Avenue, Kirkland Lake

  • 60 Fifth Street, Kirkland Lake

  • 255 Grant Drive, Temiskaming Shores

  • 370 Broadway, Temiskaming Shores

  • 20 Lake Street, Elk lake

Affordable Rent Housing

Affordable rent refers to rents that are set at 80% of private market rental rates. One and two bedroom affordable rent units are available at a few buildings and the rents may vary.

Eligibility

A household is eligible to receive a housing allowance subsidy if;

  • At least one member of the household is 16 years of age or older and is able to live independently with or without support services
  • Each member of the household is a Canadian citizen, or a landed immigrant, or a refugee claimant
  • No deportation, departure, or exclusion order has been made against any member of the household
  • No member of the household owes rental arrears to any housing provider under any housing program
  • No member of the household has been convicted or any offence under section 85 of the SHRA, HSA or crime under the Criminal Code of Canada regarding rent-geared-to-income assistance, or found to by a court of law to have misrepresented their income for the purpose of rent-geared-to-income.
  • Income limitations are met.

Housing Allowance Programs

Our housing allowance programs provides financial assistance to eligible households up to $250 per month to help cover rental costs.

Eligibility

A household is eligible to receive a housing allowance subsidy if;

  • At least one member of the household is 16 years of age or older and is able to live independently with or without support services
  • Each member of the household is a Canadian citizen, or a landed immigrant, or a refugee claimant
  • No deportation, departure, or exclusion order has been made against any member of the household
  • No member of the household owes rental arrears to any housing provider under any housing program
  • No member of the household has been convicted or any offence under section 85 of the SHRA, HSA or crime under the Criminal Code of Canada regarding rent-geared-to-income assistance, or found to by a court of law to have misrepresented their income for the purpose of rent-geared-to-income.
  • Income limitations are met.

Rent Supplement Housing

We have agreements with private landlords to offer Rent-geared-to-income assistance. The number are limited and offer a variety of housing types and sizes.

Eligibility

A household is eligible to receive a rent subsidy if;

  • At least one member of the household is 16 years of age or older and is able to live independently with or without support services
  • Each member of the household is a Canadian citizen, or a landed immigrant, or a refugee claimant
  • No deportation, departure, or exclusion order has been made against any member of the household
  • No member of the household owes rental arrears to any housing provider under any housing program
  • No member of the household has been convicted or any offence under section 85 of the SHRA, HSA or crime under the Criminal Code of Canada regarding rent-geared-to-income assistance, or found to by a court of law to have misrepresented their income for the purpose of rent-geared-to-income.
  • Income limitations are met.