Seniors: home and housing
Get help to stay in your current home, or find out what types of housing and care homes are available.
Housing options
Housing in Ontario
Learn about programs to help you have a safe and affordable place to call home.
Life lease housing
Read the guide to learn about life leases and to help decide if it is right for you or your loved ones.
Retirement homes
Learn about the service these homes provide if you or a loved one can live with little or no outside help. Get help choosing a home, applying and costs.
Long-term care homes
Learn about the care these homes provide when independent living for you or a loved one is difficult. Get help choosing a home, applying and what to expect when you move in.
Supportive housing
Learn the differences between supportive-housing options available to help you decide the right care for you or your loved one.
Social (or community) housing
Learn about co-ops in your community and how to apply for membership if you want to live in affordable housing controlled by voting members.
Co-operative housing
Learn about the care these homes provide when independent living for you or a loved one is difficult. Get help choosing a home, applying and what to expect when you move in.
Adult lifestyle communities
Contact your local real estate agent to learn about living in a retire or semi-retire community and the on-site recreational and activities they offer.
Homelessness Prevention Program
Learn about programs and strategies to prevent homelessness, and how to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Find your local service manager
Contact your local service manager to find out what housing programs, rental assistance and benefits are available in your community.
Home supports
Home and community care support services
Contact a local care provider to help you coordinate and get the right care and health supports you need at home.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: guide to home adaptations
Learn about the types of difficulties seniors can experience in the home and how to overcome these difficulties.
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit
Contact your local service manager to find out if you are eligible to get monthly benefit payments to help you pay your rent.
Rent supplements and housing allowances
Contact your local service manager to find out if you qualify for rental assistance to help you pay your rent.
Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils
Find a network of Residents’ Councils across long-term care homes. Councils are a group of residents who speak on behalf of all residents to support their interests.
Family Councils Ontario
Learn how this organization works with families, family councils and long-term care home staff to improve the long-term care experience.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
Get funding for major repairs that are needed to bring on-reserve housing up to minimum health and safety standards.
Assisted Living Program
Get non-medical support and social support services if you live on-reserve with a chronic illness or disability.
Financial assistance and relief
Ontario Renovates
Contact your local service manager to find out what forgivable loans are available. These loans help you make necessary repairs to improve accessibility in your home.
Exemption for seniors and people with disabilities
If you own a property that houses people with disabilities or seniors 65 years or older, you may be eligible for a tax exemption for a portion of your property.
Property tax relief
Contact your local municipality to learn if you qualify (low-income seniors or person with disabilities) to receive relief from property tax increases that result from assessment reform.
Provincial Land Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
Learn how to get a partial deferral of provincial land tax and education tax.
Landlord and tenant relations
Rent increase guidelines
Learn about the rules for rent, including rent increase guidelines and resolving issues about rent control.
Tribunals Ontario: Landlord and Tenant Board
Learn about the board that resolves disputes between landlords and tenants and educates people about their rights and responsibilities.
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Read about the act that provides protection for tenants from unlawful rent increases and unlawful evictions. It also sets out the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.