Peterborough. Social Services

Site: Peterborough - Charlotte St

Service: Housing Stability Fund

Record #: PET2398
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Assists people living in the City and County of Peterborough to get or keep their housing. Help may be available for paying overdue bills, rent, and other housing-related costs.
Those with a low income and at risk of losing their housing may be eligible. Ontario Works recipients must enquire through their Case Managers.


Some examples of eligible housing costs are:

  • Heat, hydro or rent arrears
  • Mortgage or tax arrears
  • Last month's rent
  • Beds, bed covers, mattresses and box springs
  • Emergency home repairs
  • Replacing or purchasing appliances
  • Moving or storage costs


Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Any household whose income is below Statistics Canada's Low Income Cut-Off Threshold may be eligible to receive Housing Stability Fund.
Ontario Works Recipients must go through their respective Case Managers to enquire if they meet eligibility requirements for this program as eligibility is situational and depends on need
Application Call or visit Social Services office for information
Languages Translation services can be arranged if needed
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
178 Charlotte St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 2T8
Physical Access Fully Accessible; Elevators, unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-748-8830
Toll Free Phone 1-855-738-3755
E-Mail socialservices@peterborough.ca
Website https://www.peterborough.ca/socialservices
Mailing Address PO Box 4138 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9J 8S1

Categories

Categories Rent & Housing Assistance ; Utility Assistance
Category Group Financial Assistance

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