District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay

Application

Pick up application at 231 May St S, or
Call office to have application mailed out

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program benefits; or
Individuals who are considered low-income (as defined by income/asset levels, AND
Individuals who have received an eviction notice due to rental arrears, or
Individuals who have had a utility or the heating to the current residence cut off, or
Individuals who have received a disconnection notice for a utility or the heating to the current residence, AND
have satisfied the Administrator of the program that they will not be evicted and/or will retain the use of their utilities if payment is made

Note: Cannot access the program if any member of the household has received financial assistance under the Housing Security Fund within the past 24 months

Fees

None

Languages

English ; French

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides financial assistance to individuals or families who are homeless or facing homelessness to obtain or maintain housing
To establish a new residence:

financial assistance for rental costs
financial assistance for utility connection charge/deposit
financial assistance for moving expenses

To avoid eviction or disconnection of utilities:

financial assistance for rental arrears
financial assistance for utility and fuel arrears (gas, hydro, water, hot water tank rental, propane, oil or wood)
financial assistance for tax arrears

Note: This program does not provide financial assistance to individuals living on a First Nations Reserve. Individuals can contact their Band Office to inquire about rent or utility arrears.