A portable housing benefit (PHB) is a monthly benefit paid directly to eligible low-income households to bridge the gap between affordable rent (roughly 30% of income) and some or all of average market rent.
Lanark PHB
The Lanark PHB is portable anywhere in Lanark County.
Who is eligible
Applicants must:
- be on the Lanark County Centralized Wait List or eligible to be on the wait list
- reside in Lanark County
- not be receiving rent-geared-to-income (RGI), another portable housing benefit, a housing allowance, rent supplement or other housing benefit
The benefit amount is calculated based on average monthly rent and household income. The average market rent in Lanark County is:
| 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| $798 | $958 | $993 |
How to apply
Complete the online application and submit the form along with the required documents to housingapplications@lanarkcounty.ca
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)
The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) is portable anywhere in Ontario.
Who is eligible
Applicants must:
- be on the Lanark County Centralized Wait List or eligible to be on the wait list
- not be receiving rent-geared-to-income (RGI), the Lanark PHB-A, a housing allowance, rent supplement or other housing benefit
- not be a homeowner
Priority for the COHB is given to applicants who are:
- homeless or at risk of homelessness
- people with disabilities
- survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking
- Indigenous people
- seniors
How to apply
Contact Housing Services at 613-267-4200 ext. 2402 to set up a phone appointment - applications are completed over the phone. If you are deemed eligible for COHB, you may access money towards first and last months’ rent by providing a signed lease.
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