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Housing Assistance Programs

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230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1B2
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519-631-9350
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-4362
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Fax: 519-631-1824
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Last Updated: May 29, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Email or call to make an appointment

Eligibility / Target Population

Varies by program

Fees

Free

Contacts

Ellen Hickey - Housing Services and Homelessness Team Lead
519-631-9350 ext 7154 * ehickey@stthomas.ca
Connie Cooper - Housing Program Coordinator
519-631-9350 ext 7143 * ccooper@stthomas.ca

Languages

English

Area Served

St Thomas

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Administers housing assistance programs, including assistance with utility costs

Programs include:

Housing Links for People (HeLP) Program -  assistance with rental arrears, utility arrears, temporary housing, assistance with moving costs, emergency assistance with daily living costs and other forms of assistance to prevent homelessness

Housing Allowance Program  - subsidies to tenants with private landlords to reduce tenant rent to affordable levels

Home Repair Program - financial assistance to low-income homeowners facing necessary repairs

Affordable Homeownership Program  - financial assistance with down payment for first time home buyers

Low Income Energy Assistance Program - assistance with hydro arrears in St Thomas

Union Gas Emergency Assistance Program
- Interest-free loan/grant program * people may be eligible if utilities, including gas, water or electricity, are going to be disconnected or already have been disconnected

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Last Updated: May 29, 2023: Suggest an edit
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