- Description
Financial grants for low-income Toronto residents who are behind on rent, in arrears, or need help with a rental deposit for a more affordable unit
Online application available through the Neighborhood Information Post, 416-397-7368 (see separate entry)
Also available through Local Access Centres:
- Albion Neighbourhood Services (see separate entry)
- Agincourt Community Services Association (see separate entry)
- COSTI Immigrant Services (see separate entry)
- East York East Toronto Family Resources (see separate entry)
- The Housing Help Centre (see separate entry)
- TNO-The Neighbourhood Organization (see separate entry)
- Unison Health and Community Services (see separate entry)
- West Toronto Community Legal Services (see separate entry)
- Wigwamen Incorporated (see separate entry)
- Eligibility
- Residents of Toronto who are behind on rent and are on the lease as a lease holder, or persons moving to Toronto and need assistance with a rental deposit Applicants must be paying market rent for a rental unit covered by the Residential Tenancies Act and not spending more than 85% of household income on rent, further details available online Must not be current recipients of Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Application Process
- Apply online through the Neighbourhood Information Post (see separate entry)
Contact Local Access Centres to apply (see separate entries) - Documents Required
- ID and proof of income with a Toronto address
Arrears applicants: confirmation of arrears (letter from landlord or tenet ledger), eviction notice, or Landlord Tenant Board documents
Deposit applicants: letter from new landlord or lease, and confirmation of rental deposit amount
- Office
- 416-397-7368 - Online application support
- Web Site
- https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/housing-support/financial-support-for-renters/toronto-rent-bank/
- Languages
- Cantonese, English, French, Italian, Lingala, Mandarin, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil
- Fees
- None
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- Agency Information
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- Last Updated On
- March 18, 2026
- Last Verified On
- September 29, 2025
- Location
- Toronto
- Accessibility
- Contact for details
- Hours of Operation
- Online application portal: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Application support line: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
