Housing Emergency Loan Program (HELP)

A financial stability program that helps low-income individuals maintain affordable housing, by providing a small short-term interest-free loan for last month’s rent. Loans are paid directly to the vendor or provider. The maximum loan is $300 and must be repaid in 12 months.

Organizations that offer this Service
Hamilton Housing Help Centre
Sites that offer this Service
Hamilton Housing Help Centre Location
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
10:00-16:00

Tuesday:
10:00-16:00

Wednesday:
12:00-16:00

Thursday:
10:00-16:00

Friday:
10:00-16:00

Saturday:
Closed

Website: www.housinghelpcentre.ca

119 Main St E
Hamilton, ON
L8N 1G5

Eligibility

Open to all tenants in the City of Hamilton who have an income below the poverty line, have paid back any previous HELP loans, and have exhausted all other avenues of assistance.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Hamilton Downtown
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Application forms are available on the website. Contact for more information.

Classifications
Last Full Update
June 13, 2024