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Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities - District of Thunder Bay

Programs that provide financial assistance for low-income individuals and families to help pay rent so that people can stay in their homes, and to cover utility fees (such as electricity and heating).

See also Financial Assistance.
 
These services are located outside of District of Thunder Bay, but provide service to District of Thunder Bay.
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit  
231 May St S, Thunder Bay, ON  P7E 1B5 		807-766-2111
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Housing Security Fund  
231 May St S, Thunder Bay, ON  P7E 1B5 		807-766-2111
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services - Northwestern Property Management Office - Dryden - Urban Native Housing Program  
24 Duke St, Dryden, ON  P8N 0A3 		705-256-1876 Ext 601
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)  
Ontario Energy Board - Low-Income Energy Assistance Program  
2300 Yonge St, 27th floor, PO 2319, Toronto, ON  M4P 1E4
Ontario Energy Board - Ontario Electricity Support Program  
PO Box 1540, Stn B, Ottawa, ON  K1P 0C7
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Low-Income Energy Assistance Program  
1110 Hwy 26, Midhurst, ON  L9X 1N6 		LEAP Program Application: 1-855-487-5327

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