For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here

Explains different housing types and how to apply, and directs to other housing-related listings in this directory 

• for emergency shelters see separate listing here

NONPROFIT HOUSING  
Housing operated to fill a social need, not as a business

• may be owned by government, nonprofits or charities, co-operatives, etc.
• some is subsidized (reserved for people with low income), some is 'market rent' (open to people of any income)
• some is reserved for seniors or people with disabilities (may have supportive services, like meals, personal support, etc.)

How to find and apply to nonprofit housing: 
For complete list see Halton Region website here 

Details for each listing show how to apply, but in general: 

• for most market-rent units, apply directly to individual housing provider
• for most (but not all) subsidized units, apply through HATCH (at Halton Region 905-825-6000, or see separate HATCH listing here)

Halton Housing Help: contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here 

• can help explain the housing system, how to search and apply

PRIVATE RENTAL MARKET  
Housing that is privately owned, rented as a for-profit business 
 
How to find private rental market housing: 
Halton Housing Help: contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here

• provides free help and support to tenants to find and keep rental housing
• posts listings of available housing (see here) 

Rental listings can also be found in local newspapers, and on websites such as gottarent, viewit, Kijiji, etc.

YOUTH HOUSING 
Bridging the Gap: for youth, ages 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness 

• call 905-635-0663 or see full listing here

Support House: offers a full range of supportive housing options for youth ages 16 and up with mental health and/or substance use issues

• call toll free 1-833-845-9355 or see full listing here

HELP TO PAY DEPOSITS OR RENT 
Halton Region Housing Stability Fund: one-time assistance with basic housing expenses to help people maintain their housing 

• call Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here

VETS Canada: for Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless

• call toll free 1-888-228-3871 ext 121 or see separate listing here

HELP TO PAY UTILITIES 
See separate listings for Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance here

PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND DEFERRALS 
Property Tax Rebate (for lower-income seniors or people with disabilities)

• see separate listings for Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills or contact your local municipal government

Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program (for lower-income seniors)

• call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or see full listing here

LEGAL HELP FOR HOUSING 
Halton Community Legal Services: provides free legal assistance to those with low income, for housing and landlord/tenant issues 

• call 905-875-2069 or see full listing here

Contact organization for information

Contact individual programs for information