The following Housing publications are in PDF format.

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

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 (PDF) - 229 kb This card contains information on emergency shelters and drop-in centres.

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 (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.

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