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Important Note: The ROOF application deadline was June 30, 2008

ROOF Program

  • Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families (ROOF) is Ontario’s $185 million housing allowance program.
  • A “housing allowance” is a financial supplement given directly to a tenant to help pay the rent.
  • ROOF is a five-year program. Eligible families are receiving housing allowance assistance for up to five years, starting in January 2008.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for the program are:

  • Working and having a family earned income of at least $5,000 and an Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) below $20,000.
    • AFNI is the total adjusted net income of the applicant, plus the adjusted net income of any spouse or common-law partner.
    • Adjusted net income is the amount from line 236 of one’s 2006 income tax return, minus Universal Child Care Benefit.
  • Having one or more dependent children under the age of 18.
  • Paying more than 30% of income towards rent.
  • Having less than $10,000 in liquid assets (e.g., cash, bank account, bonds or stocks).
  • Not receiving social assistance or any other rent subsidy.
  • Being a resident of Ontario and meeting program requirements for status in Canada.

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