Program: District of Rainy River Services Board - Fort Frances Office - Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit
Organization: District of Rainy River Services Board
Phone Numbers: 807-274-5349
Email: connect@rrdssab.on.ca
Website: www.ontario.ca/page/affordable-housing-ontario
Address:
450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1H2
Location:
  • Located at Scott St across the street from Safeway
  • Closest intersection is at Scott St and Armit Ave
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Service Description: Provides a direct, monthly benefit payment to eligible households to help pay their rent
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Benefit payments are:
  • based on household income and local market rent
  • portable - benefits may be received even if moved to another address
Households who are approved to receive benefits under this program must consent to be removed from the social housing waiting list



Fees: None
Application: Eligible households must be either:

  • on, or eligible to be on, the social housing waiting list, or

  • living in social housing
Eligibility / Target Population: Households which include:

  • survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking

  • people experiencing or are at risk of homelessness

  • Indigenous people

  • seniors

  • people with disabilities
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
See Also: Affordable Housing
Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities
Last Updated: 12/6/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=216121

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