Shelter Allowance Program (Allocation-logement)
This gives you up to $170 a month if you have a low income in Quebec and spend too much of it on housing. You can get it whether you rent, own, or pay rent to someone you live with. It is run by Revenu Quebec for the Societe d'habitation du Quebec.
What you get
Up to $170/month
Who it's for
For October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, you qualify if you were not exempt from income tax for 2024.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
Use the official page first, then call 211 if you are not sure where to start.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- For October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, you qualify if you were not exempt from income tax for 2024
- You (or your partner) must have at least one dependent child OR be 50 or older by September 30, 2026
- You must own, rent an eligible home, or pay rent to someone you live with
- As of December 31, 2024, your bank accounts, TFSAs, and investments together must not have been over $50,000
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The fine print
More details about the money
Up to $170 per month (October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 period).
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
For the October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 period: you must not have been exempt from income tax for 2024. You (or your spouse) must have at least one dependent child OR be 50 or over by September 30, 2026. You must own your dwelling, rent an eligible dwelling (room, apartment or house), or live with a person you pay rent to. On December 31, 2024, the combined value of your (and your spouse's) bank accounts, TFSAs and investments must not have exceeded $50,000 (FHSAs and registered plans such as RRSP, RDSP, LIRA and RRIF are not counted). You must have spent at least 30% of your 2024 family income on housing, and your 2024 family income must be below the maximum for your family situation.
Good to know
French name: Allocation-logement. Verified against Revenu Quebec: $170/month maximum, age 50+ by Sep 30 2026 or a dependent child, $50,000 asset limit measured Dec 31 2024 (excluding FHSA and registered plans), 30% of 2024 income spent on housing, all for the Oct 1 2025 to Sep 30 2026 period. Application periods run Oct 1 to Sep 30 and the qualifying tax year, income thresholds, and amounts reset each cycle, so confirm the current LEX-165-V form year before applying. The amount paid is taken into account when social assistance adjustments are calculated.
Official sources we checked
- https://www.revenuquebec.ca/en/citizens/your-situation/low-income/shelter-allowance-program/
- https://www.revenuquebec.ca/en/citizens/your-situation/low-income/shelter-allowance-program/eligibility-shelter-allowance-program/
- https://www.quebec.ca/en/housing-territory/renting/financial-assistance-for-housing
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