Peel Region. Housing and Shelter

Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit


Description
Provides direct monthly benefit payment to eligible households to help pay their rent

Benefit payments are:
  • portable - benefits may be received even if moved to another address
  • based on household income and local market rent

Households who are approved for this program must consent to be removed from the social housing waiting list
Eligibility
Households which include:
  • survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking
  • people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  • Indigenous people
  • seniors
  • with disabilities


COHB eligibility is determined by the Ontario Ministry of Finance, all households who receive COHB must complete an Annual Renewal Application
Application Process
Eligible households must be either:
  • on, or eligible to be on, the social housing waiting list
  • living in social housing
Complete online housing services screening tool
Documents Required
Documents may vary
Office
905-453-1300 - Urgent Housing and Eviction Support
Web Site
https://www.peelregion.ca/housing/benefit.asp
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
10 Peel Centre Dr
Suite A and B
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B9
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
Social Media
Agency Information
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Last Updated On
March 25, 2026
Last Verified On
May 17, 2025
Address
10 Peel Centre Dr, Suite A and B
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B9
Cross street: Central Park Dr and Queen St E
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible ; Outreach Team Workers meet clients in the community
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Brampton
  • Caledon
  • Mississauga
  • Peel Region