Forgivable Grants for Toronto Home Owners

[Navtaj Chandhoke]

Forgivable Grants for Toronto Home Owners

The information about government, non-profit

and private sector programs that provide assistance to Toronto

homeowners. Please contact the individual programs to confirm details

of the assistance available and who qualifies.

1. Home Repair Assistance

2. Energy and Utilities

3. Tax Reliefs and Credit

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1. Toronto Home Repair Assistance Seniors and Disable persons

Toronto Renovates offers funding to lower income seniors and disabled persons

requiring health and safety repairs to their homes. See Affordable Housing

Office website for details:

More information:

toronto.ca/affordablehousing

City of Toronto Basement Flooding Protection

Subsidy Program

This program, administered by Toronto Water, offers owners of single family,

duplex and triplex homes a subsidy to implement flood prevention measures

or install flood prevention devices.

The subject property owner should carry out a site assessment with a Toronto-

licensed plumber to determine the suitability of isolating their property from

More information:

Call 311

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March of Dimes Home & Vehicle Modifications Program

Can be used for ramps, platform lifts, stairway lifts, elevating devices, widening

doors, wheel-in showers, rearrangement of kitchen/washrooms.

For Persons with a disability or their family members. Based on family income.

Administered on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Community and

Social Services

More information:

Call 1-877-369-4867

marchofdimes.ca

Easter Seals

Accessibility aids, bath and toileting aids, communication and writing aids,

mobility aids, etc.

For:

Children under 19 with a disability who are registered with Easter Seals

Ontario

More information:

Call 416-421-8146

easterseals.org

2.Energy and Utility Assistance

City of Toronto Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)

HELP is a new financing tool offered by the City of Toronto to help you improve

to homeowners for energy improvement projects on the home. The HELP pilot

program is now available city-wide.

More information:

Call 311

bit.ly/1pVhgGO

City of Toronto Water Rebate Program

This City of Toronto program provides a rebate on water bills if a household

consumes less than 400 cubic metres of water a year.

For

: Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities Household

income $50,000 or less

More information:

toronto.ca/taxes/property_tax/tax_relief

City of Toronto Emergency Energy Fund

This City of Toronto program helps with gas, hydro and other energy related

arrears, security deposits, and reconnection costs.

For:

Those who have received a disconnection notice or been disconnected and

do not have sufficient income and/or assets to pay the arrears.

Eligibility is based on income and assets but recipients

cannot be receiving social assistance.

More information:

Call 416-338-3332

Enbridge Home Winter proofing Program

Insulation and draft proofing for qualified Enbridge customers.

For:

Low-income Enbridge gas customers with homes built before 1972 and

needing upgraded insulation (more than 20 years old)

More information:

Call 416-203-3106

greensaver.org/programs/enbridge/

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Applies to energy-related arrears (gas or electricity), renovations such as installing

energy efficient appliances and insulation.

For:

Low-income households with arrears difficulties

More information:

Call 416-924-2543

hydroone.com/LEAP

Save ON energy Home Assistance Program

Replaces inefficient lights, electric power bars, insulation, and appliances

with energy efficient ones, etc.

For:

Low-income households with high hydro costs. Not for energy-related

emergencies

More information:

Call

1-855-591-0877

http://www.greensaver.org/consumer/homeassistance/

Ontario Electricity Support Program

Assists in reducing electricity bills through a monthly on-bill credit.

For:

Low-income households ($52,000 or less)

More Information:

Call

1-855-831-8151 (Toll-free within Ontario)

or

1-800-855-1155

(TTY to TTY)

or

OntarioElectricitySupport.ca

Or call your local electricity utility.

3.Tax Relief and Credits For Toronto Home owners

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City of Toronto Property Tax Increase Deferral Program

Deferral of municipal property tax

increases

Note: deferrals must be paid back

to the City if you sell the home.

For:

Low-income seniors and persons with disabilities with a household income

of $50,000 or less

More information:

toronto.ca/taxes/property_tax/tax_relief

City of Toronto Property Tax Increase

Cancellation Program

Cancellation of municipal property tax

increases.

For:

Low-income seniors and persons with disabilities with a household income

of $38,000 or less and a property tax assessment of $715,000 or less

More information:

toronto.ca/taxes/property_tax/tax_relief

Provincial Land Tax

Deferral Program

Deferral of Provincial Land Tax and Education tax

increases

the deferral must be paid back if you sell your home.

For:

Low-income seniors (GIS recipients) and persons with disabilities (ODSP recipients)

More information:

fin.gov.on.ca/en/refund/plt/seniors.html

Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit

To improve accessibility or help a senior be more functional or mobile at home.

15% of eligible home renovation costs can be credited against income tax,

including: a secondary suite for a senior, grab bars, wheelchair ramps, wheel-in

showers, kitchen or washroom adjustments, hand rails, etc.

Any senior or family member living with a senior

More information:

Affordable Housing Office

55 John

St.Toronto, ON

toronto.ca/affordablehousing

DISCLAIMER

We believe the information contained in this

article to be accurate.It is presented with the

understanding that we are not engaged in

rendering legal,accounting, or investment advice.

When professional assistance is required,

utilize the services of a licensed real estate

broker, lawyer, accountant,

or other consultant as may be required.

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