Housing help near you
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
Rent help, the Housing Stability Program, and housing services in Chatham-Kent.
9
local programs
14
Ontario-wide programs
11
federal programs
Average 1-bedroom rent in Chatham-Kent: $990/month (CMHC 2025) — all the more reason to check these programs.
If this is urgent, start here
If rent is due, you received a notice, or you feel unsafe, call before filling out long forms.
• I got an N4/N5 or eviction notice
• I cannot pay rent this month
• I am unsafe at home
Your local housing office
Municipality of Chatham-Kent — Housing Services
One call can cover several programs at once. Say: "I need help paying my rent."
Help just for Chatham-Kent
Free local help
Chatham-Kent Welcome Network (Local Immigration Partnership)
The Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership (CK LIP) runs the Welcome Network, the local front door for newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and displaced people.
Money off your energy bill
Entegrus / OESP - Ontario Electricity Support Program
The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is an Ontario Energy Board program that puts an ongoing monthly credit on the electricity bills of lower-income households, including Chatham-Kent Entegrus customers.
Money off your energy bill
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - Chatham-Kent Intake
LEAP is emergency money for Chatham-Kent households behind on an electricity or natural gas bill and at risk of being cut off.
Free local help
Salvation Army Chatham-Kent - Community & Family Services
The Salvation Army's Chatham-Kent Community & Family Services offers food bank help, housing support, Christmas/seasonal help, and Operation Cover Up.
Monthly money for rent and basics
Chatham-Kent Ontario Works (Social Assistance)
Ontario Works is run locally by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Free local help
Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic (Housing/Tenant Law)
A Legal Aid Ontario community legal clinic that gives free legal help to low-income tenants in Chatham-Kent on housing problems: evictions from a rental or co-op, repairs, harassment, and rent-subsidy problems.
Free local help
R.O.C.K. (Reach Out Chatham-Kent)
A Chatham-Kent street-outreach charity that helps people who are homeless, unstably housed, or affected by substance use.
Monthly money toward your rent
Chatham-Kent Housing Stability Program
This program pairs you with a Housing Stability Worker who helps you keep your home.
Monthly money toward your rent
Chatham-Kent Community Housing (Rent-Geared-to-Income)
This is subsidized housing in Chatham-Kent for people with low to moderate income.
Ontario-wide help you can use in Chatham-Kent
Monthly money toward your rent
Special Priority Policy (SPP) — Priority Access to Social Housing for Survivors of Abuse and Trafficking
If you are leaving abuse or human trafficking, Ontario can move you to the TOP of the social-housing (rent-geared-to-income) waiting list.
Emergency rent money
Rent Bank Programs (Ontario, service-manager administered)
Rent banks across Ontario give emergency help, usually a no-interest loan or in some areas a grant, if you are behind on rent or need a deposit, so you do not get evicted.
Free local help
211 Ontario (housing information and referral)
211 is a free phone line and website that helps you find local help.
Free local help
Indwell - supportive and affordable housing
Indwell is a Christian charity that builds and runs affordable housing across southern and southwestern Ontario.
Up to $780
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - Emergency Financial Assistance
LEAP gives you a one-time emergency grant if you are behind on your electricity or natural gas bill and could be cut off.
Free local help
Housing Help Centres (Ontario, service-manager funded)
Housing Help Centres are local non-profit offices that help you with housing problems for free.
Monthly money toward your rent
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)
This gives you money each month, paid right to you, to help pay rent in Ontario.
Up to $1,408/month
Depends on your household size and income
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) - Income Support (Shelter Allowance + Basic Needs)
ODSP gives you money each month if you have a disability and are in financial need.
Up to $250/month
Depends on your household size and income
ODSP Special Diet Allowance
This adds extra money each month on top of your ODSP if you need a special diet for a medical reason.
Help from the federal government
Free local help
Crisis Shelter & Fleeing-Abuse Referral — Assaulted Women's Helpline + 211
If you need to leave an abusive situation right now, you can get help today.
Monthly money toward your rent
Canada Housing Benefit (federal-provincial/territorial, including the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit)
This is a rent help program paid right to you each month to make private rent more affordable if you have a low income.
Money paid to you
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB)
This is a tax-free payment four times a year that replaces the GST/HST credit starting July 2026.
Up to $1,409.72/month
Old Age Security Allowance (for 60-64 year olds)
This gives you a tax-free payment each month if you are 60 to 64, have a low income, and your partner gets the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
Money paid to you
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
This adds a tax-free payment each month on top of your Old Age Security pension if you are a low-income senior aged 65 or older.
Up to $666.41/month
Depends on your household size and income
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
This gives you a tax-free payment each month to help with the cost of raising kids under 18.
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