Serving the Community
Tel:
Fax:
(416) 410-6051
(905) 508-1237
Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3B2
email: info@housinghelpcentre.org
This site is funded by the
Regional Municipality of York
Regional Municipality of York
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297 Wellington Street East |
Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal | York Link | C.L.E.O. | Landlord Help | Tenant Help | Homeless Prevention |
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FAQ'S
- WHAT DOES HOUSING HELP CENTRE OFFER?
We help people by providing a free housing service, a direct link to the private housing market, individual consultation and advocacy, free government publications, Tenant Protection Act and other related brochures, a one-stop housing registry, listings of public, non-profit and co-operative housing, distribution of information on emergency shelters and assisted housing, Share the Warmth Agency.
- IS THERE A FEE?
We are a non-profit agency and there is no charge for our services.
- DO WE SCREEN LANDLORDS/TENANTS?
We do not act as an agent for any party, we do not screen the tenants and we do not inspect the accommodations being offered. We provide the rental information so the tenant may inspect the unit and decide for him or herself if the unit services their needs. It is the Tenants responsibility to ensure the unit is legal and meets building code regulations.
- HOW DO I APPLY FOR SUBSIDY?
Return to our “Home page: click on “Geared to Income Applications”
Select “Departments”
Select “Community Services & Housing”
Select “Housing Services”
Select “Applying for Social Housing” or call 1-888-256-1112 for an application.
- I AM BEING EVICTED AT THE END OF THE MONTH. WHERE CAN I GO?
Return to our “Home page”, click on “Shelters”
- MY PARENT, WHO IS A SENIOR IS IN NEED OF HELP WITH ACCOMMODATION OR OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES? WHO DO I CALL?
There is a Seniors support service in York Region. They can be reached at 905-895-2381. After contacting them an assessment will be conducted for eligibility. If they only require a subsidized apartment, apply under “Geared to Income Application”. (See question #4).
- I WAS REFERRED TO YOU BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT YOU COULD HELP ME.
We maintain a housing registry to assist individuals in securing affordable accommodation that exists in the private rental market. We can help you to find permanent rental accommodation, which includes rooms, bachelor apartments, one, two and three bedroom apartments, townhouses and detached homes.<
- I AM INTERESTED IN DONATING SOME FURNITURE TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT?
There is an "Online Trading Post" for your 'free' gently used items: Click on "Newspaper classifieds", click on "York Region" and click on "ReUseful."
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