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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Residents of the District of Kenora 18 years of age and older
- Must be at or below Low Income Cut Off (LICO) + 15%
- Landlords/utility companies must agree to continue the tenancy and/or continue the service upon payment of the arrears
- Applicants must not be subject to any eviction proceedings for reasons other than rent arrears
- Applicants must indicate their intention to remain in their current accommodation for at least a further twelve (12) month period
- Successful applicants will be requested to repay the funds over a reasonable period of time
Shelter
- Rental arrears as long as rental unit is not subsidized, to a maximum of two months' rent
- Applicants must demonstrate that arrears are temporary and not chronic and that with assistance with clearing up the outstanding arrears, the applicant will be able to pay future rent
- This fund does not provide last month's rent
- Mortgage arrears are available up to 2 months with a maximum of $1,000
Utilities
- Individuals who have received a disconnection notice and/or require funding for reconnection costs of any utility service including water, sewer, oil, and wood
- In extenuating circumstances (flood, fire, victim of violence), utility and hydro deposits can be provided
- Amount of the outstanding arrears will be provided on a one time basis
Repairs
- Individuals whose dwellings require emergency repairs necessary in order to remain housed, to a maximum of $750
- Repairs could be to fix pipes, furnace, washer, dryer, fridge and stove
Other Items
- Individuals who have an emergency situation such as fire, flood and victims of violence who need to purchase necessary household items to a maximum of $750
- Moving expenses if it is necessary for the health and welfare of the person to leave the previous place of residence
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