County of Lambton - Portable Housing Benefit
The Portable Housing Benefit is a monthly housing payment from the County of Lambton that follows you (it is not tied to one specific apartment). It helps cover the gap between local market rent and what you can afford. You must be eligible for housing help and keep your income tax filing up to date.
What you get
About $2,000
Who it's for
Households who qualify for County housing help and have filed their most recent income tax return with the CRA and gotten a Notice of Assessment (NOA).
This takes you to the official website
Depends on your household size and income.
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 found your housing support program and I want to check if I can apply. Can you tell me the current rules, documents needed, and the next step?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- Everyone in the home aged 16+ who has income must file their taxes and have an NOA from the CRA
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Worked out as (80% of Average Market Rent) minus (your Adjusted Family Net Income x 30%, divided by 12). Average Market Rent: 1-bedroom $1,400, 2-bedroom $1,600, 3-bedroom $1,800, 4-bedroom or larger $2,000.
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
Households who qualify for County housing help and have filed their most recent income tax return with the CRA and gotten a Notice of Assessment (NOA). Everyone in the home aged 16+ who has income must file their taxes and have an NOA from the CRA.
Good to know
Phone (519-845-0801 / 1-866-324-6912), the formula (80% AMR less AFNI x 30% / 12), and the AMR table (1bd $1,400 / 2bd $1,600 / 3bd $1,800 / 4bd+ $2,000) all confirmed on the County's official Portable Housing Benefit page. CRA NOA requirement confirmed. AMR figures change periodically; confirm current rates at application. Slug prefixed with city.
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