Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities - York Region

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.

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York Region. Community & Health Services (Social Assistance) - Homelessness Prevention Program Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3	1-877-464-9675	Add to Clipboard
York Region. Community & Health Services (Social Assistance) - Short Term Assistance for Renters (STAR) 17310 Yonge St Unit 9, Newmarket, ON L3Y 7R9	1-877-464-9675 Access York	Add to Clipboard

These services are located outside of York Region, but provide service to York Region.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Dufferin Branch - Brampton - Housing and Homelessness - McEvenue Home Works 7700 Hurontario St, Unit 314, Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3	905-451-2123	Add to Clipboard
Housing Help Centre, The - Toronto - Housing and Support Services, Toronto 2500 Lawrence Ave E Unit 205, Toronto, ON M1P 2R7	416-285-8070	Add to Clipboard
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)	1-855-831-8151	Add to Clipboard
Ontario Energy Board - Low-Income Energy Assistance Program 2300 Yonge St, 27th floor, PO 2319, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4	1-877-632-2727 (Ontario Energy Board)	Add to Clipboard
Ontario Energy Board - Ontario Electricity Support Program PO Box 1540, Stn B, Ottawa, ON K1P 0C7	1-855-831-8151	Add to Clipboard
Toronto, City of - Toronto - Queen St W - Public Services Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2	3-1-1	Add to Clipboard
United Way Simcoe Muskoka - Low-Income Energy Assistance Program 1110 Hwy 26, Midhurst, ON L9X 1N6	LEAP Program Application: 1-855-487-5327	Add to Clipboard
These services may or may not be regulated in Ontario. For services that are not specifically regulated, Consumer Protection Ontario provides guidance on consumer rights, public safety, and how to address concerns or serious complaints. Some of these services are agencies that offer Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). See www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/help-low-income-consumers/low-income-energy-assistance-program/. Some of these services are governed by legislation in Ontario. To review Ontario legislation go to www.ontario.ca/laws/.