Housing Stability Bank Program

The Housing Stability Bank (the program formerly known as CHPI) provides one-time housing-related financial support to help households experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness find and keep their housing. This includes assistance with:

• Rental arrears
• Energy arrears
• Last month’s rent deposit
• Tenant insurance
• Moving costs/Furniture*
• Home repairs

Who can apply?

Eligibility is based on the household income limits listed below, which vary depending on the size of the household. Qualifying households can access each type of assistance once in a 12-month period.

Annual Household Income Limits by Family Size are as follows:

• Single person household $30,000
• Two person household $32,500
• Three person household $38,000
• Four or more person household $42,500

*Moving Costs/Furniture are only available once every 24 months

Apply for Housing Stability Bank Assistance

Complete the Housing Stability Application Form and return to the Social Services Department in any of the following ways:

*Recipients of Ontario Works should speak to their caseworker before applying

In person:

City Hall Annex Building

82 Erie Street, Stratford

First Floor Reception

By Mail:

City Hall Annex Building

82 Erie Street

Stratford, ON

N5A 2M4

By Email:

Social Services Department

By Fax:

519-273-7191

Please call 519-271-3773 or 1-800-669-2948 for more information.