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Programs and Services Info for Partners/Providers  
The following Housing publications are in PDF format.

Social Housing in York Region

Social Housing in York Region Brochure (PDF) - 941 kb

There are over 7,000 affordable rental and subsidized rental housing units in York Region operated by non-profit, co-operative and municipal organizations. This brochure identifies how to apply for Social Housing, who is eligible and where it is available.

English (PDF) - 941 kb
Cantonese (PDF) - 1,175 kb
Italian (PDF) - 1,019 kb
Punjabi (PDF) - 1,144 kb
Russian (PDF) - 1,083 kb
Tamil (PDF) - 1,230 kb

HPP Brochure

Homelessness Prevention Program, Rent Bank Program, Emergency Energy Fund Brochure (PDF) - 168 kb

This program is run by the Salvation Army and Jewish Family & Child and is funded by the Regional Municipality of York and the Government of Ontario. The goal is to help prevent homelessness among York Region residents.

English (PDF) - 168 kb
Chinese (PDF) - 3,1 mb
Hebrew (PDF) - 1,3 mb
Hindi (PDF) - 1,7 mb
Italian (PDF) - 1,3 mb
Punjabi (PDF) - 2,0 mb
Russian (PDF) - 1,3 mb
Tamil (PDF) - 2,9 mb
Urdu (PDF) - 4,2 mb

Safety Card - Emergency Housing Contacts

Safety Card - Emergency Housing Contacts (PDF) - 229 kb

This card contains information on emergency shelters and drop-in centres.

Rent-Geared-to-Income Support Brochure

Rent-Geared-to-Income Support Brochure (PDF) - 260 kb

This brochure informs Rent-Geared-to-Income tenants of their rights and obligations and the role of the Family Support Worker in pursuing these rights and meeting these obligations. This brochure is aimed at tenants who need to seek child or spousal support.

Homemakers and Nurses Services Brochure.

Homemakers and Nurses Services Brochure (PDF) - 171 kb

York Region has contracts with health care agencies and is able to provide subsidies for eligible residents in need of homemaking and nursing services. In-home services may include light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Preventing Homelessness in York Region (PDF) - 1.36 mb

Preventing Homelessness in York Region: Taking the Next Step. The results of a study of the types of programs and services required.

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(A free download is available from the Adobe Web site.)

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