Housing help near you
London, Ontario
Rent help, the Housing Stability Bank, and subsidized housing in London.
15
local programs
14
Ontario-wide programs
11
federal programs
Average 1-bedroom rent in London: $1,169/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
City of London — Housing Stability Services
One call can cover several programs at once. Say: "I need help paying my rent."
Help just for London
Emergency rent money
Housing Stability Bank (Salvation Army Centre of Hope)
London's rent bank, run by the Salvation Army Centre of Hope's Housing Stability Services in partnership with the City of London.
Emergency rent money
Housing Stability Bank (London)
This is a London rent bank run by the Salvation Army Centre of Hope.
Monthly money for rent and basics
City of London Coordinated Access / Homeless Prevention
The City of London runs Coordinated Access as the single front door for people who are homeless or about to lose their housing in London and Middlesex County.
Free local help
Neighbourhood Legal Services (London & Middlesex) - Tenant / Eviction Help
A free community legal clinic (funded by Legal Aid Ontario) for low-income people in London and Middlesex.
Free local help
Atlohsa Family Healing Services - Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategy
Atlohsa is the Indigenous-led organization leading Giwetashkad, London's Indigenous Homelessness Strategy.
Free local help
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - London Particular Council
The Society of St.
Free local help
LIFE*SPIN - Low-Income Benefits, Rent Help & Housing Advocacy (London)
LIFE*SPIN is a long-running London non-profit that helps low-income Londoners apply for benefits and find housing help.
Monthly money toward your rent
Housing Access Centre - Rent-Geared-to-Income / Community Housing (London & Middlesex)
The Housing Access Centre is the City of London's one place to apply for subsidized rent-geared-to-income (RGI) and community housing in both London and Middlesex County.
Free local help
London Food Bank
The London Food Bank gives emergency food to people and families in London.
Monthly money for rent and basics
Ontario Works (City of London - London & Middlesex)
Ontario Works, delivered locally by the City of London for London and Middlesex County, gives monthly financial assistance for basic needs and rent (shelter), plus help finding work, to people in financial need.
Free local help
Anova - Women's & Children's Shelter and Housing (London)
Anova runs emergency shelters for women and children leaving violence, a 24/7 crisis and support line, walk-in crisis support, and longer-term housing, including second-stage housing and a 25-unit rent-geared-to-income apartment building in South London for women and children who need safe housing.
Up to $30/month
London Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH)
LMCH is the largest provider of subsidized rent-geared-to-income housing in London and Middlesex County.
Monthly money toward your rent
Community Housing / Rent-Geared-to-Income (London & Middlesex – Housing Access Centre)
This is subsidized housing in London and Middlesex County where your rent is set at about 30% of your income.
Money paid to you
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (London & Middlesex referral)
This gives you money each month to help pay rent in a private place in London or Middlesex.
Free local help
St. Leonard's Community Services - Project Home (London & Region)
Project Home helps people 16 and older in London who are homeless or have faced repeated homelessness find and keep housing.
Ontario-wide help you can use in London
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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