For Immediate Release
February 27, 2008
Helping Kingston Households Pay Their Rent
Government’s ROOF Program Opens Second Round of Applications
KINGSTON — Qualified Ontario households can now apply for assistance with their rent under the second phase of the Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families (ROOF) program, John Gerretsen, MPP and former Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
The program provides a housing allowance of up to $100 per month for a five-year period to eligible low-income working families. Families may qualify for ROOF, if they:
- have at least one child under the age of 18
- have a net income below $20,000 per year, as outlined in the program guidelines
- pay more than 30 per cent of their income on rent
- are not receiving rent subsidy or social assistance.
“ROOF is a great program that provides working families, struggling to raise their children on a limited budget another chance to help pay their rent,” said Gerretsen.
“I strongly encourage people in our community who qualify for this program to apply.”
Eligible families who applied for the program last year have already received their first payments of the monthly allowances. These families do not need to reapply to continue to receive assistance.
Applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis until June 30, 2008. There are a limited number of ROOF housing allowances available.
Families can obtain an application form for the ROOF program by calling toll-free 1-888-544-5101, TTY line 1-800-263-7776, or by visiting www.ontario.ca/ROOF.
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For more information contact:
John Gerretsen, MPP
613-547-2385
or
Holly Wilson
Press Secretary
416-314-6739
