Rent and Subsidy Information
Paying Your Rent |
Payment options:
After business hours, please use the mail slot located at the main entrance of each office location. Do not mail cash or leave cash in the mail drop box. Case Managers and Custodians cannot accept any payments. An administration fee of $20.00 will be charged to your account for a returned payment (i.e. non-sufficient funds to clear the payment). Forms: |
Rent-Geared-To-Income |
If you are receiving a rent subsidy, your rent is based on your income. To keep your subsidy, you must provide updated information about your household by July 1st of each year. You must confirm:
The most recent Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment is required for all adult household members. To request a copy of your CRA Notice of Assessment, call 1-800-959-8281. Contact the Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence–Rideau at 613-498-2111 extension 374 if you need assistance to file your Tax Return. Your rent will be recalculated once your updated information has been received. Failure to submit a Notice of Assessment or household information as requested, could result in your household being ineligible for RGI assistance, and you would be required to pay market rent for the unit you occupy. You will be notified at least 30 days in advance of any rent increase based on your income.
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Changes in Income or Family Composition |
Changes in household composition include:
Please refer to your Tenant Handbook for further details. Form:
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Household Assets |
Effective April 1, 2021, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has established an asset policy that restricts households from qualifying for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) assistance and Affordable Housing if household assets are $50,000 or higher. The new asset limit applies to new applicants and current tenants. Tenants that are currently in receipt of RGI assistance will transition to the new policy during their 2021 annual review. Tenants that have assets above the new asset limit will not be required to move out. If your household assets are above $50,000, you will no longer qualify for a rent subsidy. This means that you can continue to reside in your unit, but must pay the market rent of the unit. Some assets are exempt from the policy. You must report to your Case Manager if you obtain new assets or dispose of any assets within 30 days. |
Occupancy Standards |
A link to the Occupancy Standards Policy is posted below. If your household does not meet the minimum occupancy standards for your unit, then you will be considered “overhoused”, and will be required to move to a smaller unit. Contact your Case Manager within 30 days to report changes in household composition. Adults must meet eligibility requirements before moving into an RGI unit. Documents & Forms: |
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