Housing & Shelter

Find housing support, shelter services, and resources for safe, affordable housing in Toronto.

Emergency Housing Services

Need Shelter Tonight?

Call our 24/7 emergency shelter hotline

Emergency Shelter

416-392-0054

Available 24/7

Drop-in Centers

75+ Locations

Across Toronto

Housing Programs

Rent-Geared-to-Income

Pay no more than 30% of your income for housing through subsidized programs.

Currently Supporting:

91,000+ households

Supportive Housing

Housing with on-site support services for individuals with complex needs.

Mental health support
Addiction recovery services
Life skills programs

Housing Allowance

Portable housing benefit that helps you find and keep housing in the private market.

Maximum Allowance:

Up to $800/month

Housing Resources

Finding Housing

Housing Registry

Access centralized waitlist for all housing programs

Private Market Support

Help finding apartments in the private rental market

Housing Workers

One-on-one support to navigate housing options

Rights & Protection

Tenant Rights

Know your rights as a tenant in Ontario

Legal Clinic

Free legal advice for housing issues

Eviction Prevention

Support to avoid eviction and maintain housing

Homelessness Prevention

At Risk of Losing Your Home?

Get help before you become homeless - financial assistance and support available

Emergency Assistance

Help with rent, utilities, and moving costs

Mediation

Work with landlords to prevent evictions

Support Services

Connect to income and employment support