Rental Housing Program*  
for low-income households

You may be able to access low-income rental housing if: 

• your total household income falls within certain income levels;
• your present housing is adequate but you pay more than 30 per cent of your total household income towards rent and heat;
• your present housing is unsuitable, you pay less than 30 per cent of your total household income - for rent; however, suitable housing in your area would cost 30 per cent or more of your total household income. 

Where do you go to find low-income rental housing?

NLHC also works with groups that agree to provide housing for low-income households. The NLHC office nearest you can provide you with a list of groups in your area that offer non-profit housing. 

Rents paid by tenants in non-profit housing are based on their income. Tenants are required to pay 25 per cent of their total monthly household income towards rent. For clients with working income, rent is based on 25 % of net income. For seniors on fixed pension, rent is calculated on 25% of income. Federal and provincial subsidies make up the difference.

* Note: - program is cost-shared between provincial and federal governments.

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