Who owns TCHC buildings?
the City of Toronto
We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. Toronto Community Housing has 2,100 buildings and 50 million square feet of residential space, which represent a $9 billion public asset.
Who qualifies for low income housing in Ontario?
You are able to live independently with or without support services. You are over 16 years old. You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a refugee claimant, or you are applying to become a permanent resident. You are not under a removal order to leave Canada.
How to get subsidized housing in ontario?
How can I apply for subsidized housing?
- You will be asked to fill out an application form.
- There are waiting lists for subsidized housing across Ontario.
- People who have been on the waiting list longer will be offered housing first.
- You can choose to apply for one building or many.
How long is the wait for subsidized housing Ontario?
7 to 10 years
There are waiting lists for subsidized housing across Ontario. In some areas, the waiting list is 7 to 10 years. In other places the wait is shorter. Generally, people who have been on the waiting list longer will be offered housing first.
What is considered low income Toronto?
| Measures | Low-income line |
|---|---|
| After-tax LIM (Canada) | $38,322 |
| After-tax LICO (community of 500,000 +) | $35,469 |
| MBM (Toronto) | $33,177 |
| MBM (Vancouver) | $31,789 |
How many people live in TCHC?
Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is the largest social housing provider in Canada. We’re home to more than 110,000 people living in nearly 60,000 low- and moderate-income households.
How many buildings are TCHC?
2,100 buildings
The City corporation owns and manages approximately 60,000 rental housing units in over 2,100 buildings across Toronto.
Where is affordable housing in Canada?
Edmonton, Alberta In 2020, an RBC Economics study named Edmonton the most affordable of major Canadian housing markets in the country.
How long is the wait list for Peel housing?
Your wait time
| Families (2 or more household members) | Singles (1 household member only) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton | 1-2 bedrooms 5½-7 years 3-5 bedrooms 10-12 years | 5-8 years |
| Mississauga | 1-2 bedrooms 5½-7 years 3-5 bedrooms 6-7 years | 5-6 years |
| Caledon | 1-2 bedrooms 5-7 years 3-5 bedrooms 6-10½ years | 1½-5½ years |
What is Toronto Community Housing?
Toronto Community Housing is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. Toronto Community Housing has 2,100 buildings and 50 million square feet of residential space, which represent a $9 billion public asset.
Why is Toronto Community Housing no longer accepting expression of interests?
Due to the large number of applicants currently waiting for affordable rental units and the limited number of units that are becoming vacant, Toronto Community Housing is no longer accepting Expression of Interest packages for its existing affordable rental buildings. This change has been in effect since June 18, 2019 until further notice.
What is rent-geared-to-income in Toronto Community Housing?
About 89 per cent of Toronto Community Housing tenants pay rent-geared-to-income. Rent-geared-to-income is about 30 per cent of your gross income. There is a waiting list for this type of housing.
Can I take a market-rent unit with Toronto Community Housing?
Please note: You will not receive subsidized housing any faster by applying for and taking a market-rent unit with Toronto Community Housing.