Contact Information:
Family Counselling Centre
Tenant Assistance Program (TAP)
Address: 26 Montreal Rd, Cornwall, ON, K6H 1B1
Tel: (613) 932-1266
Fax: (613) 932-5765
Contact: Anne Marie Fobert-poirier, Program Coordinator, Department of Social and Housing Services
Office phone: 613-930-2787 x-2328
Fax: 613-930-7414
Email: apoirier@cornwall.ca
Address: 111 Water Street East, P.O. Box 877 Cornwall, ON, K6H 5T9
Business hours: 8:30am-12pm, 1:00pm-4:30pm Monday-Friday
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Tenant Assistance Program (TAP)
Purpose:
The Province of Ontario has provided a limited one time grant to establish a Tenant Assistance Program (TAP). A TAP loan is available to assist households maintain their housing when faced with the possibility of eviction because of arrears. The Social housing division is administered with the family counseling center of Cornwall and united counties.
Program:
The cheque is paid directly to the landlord for the arrears. A one-time loan is expected however, it can be reconsidered once the previous loan has been repaid.
Maximum of two months rent payment, up to a maximum of$1,100.00, towards arrears.
Must have the ability to repay the loan portion (75% of total) over term arranged with credit counsellor.
Eligibility:
Applicants must reside within the city of Cornwall or the united countries of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
Must be of low income.
Priority is given to families.
The threat of eviction must be due strictly to arrears.
The housing unit must be well maintained, safe and affordable.
Verification Procedures:
Contact with landlord, copy of eviction or other documentation that is applicable. Documentation of income and expenses. Client must sign consent to release information.
Administration:
Application Process:
Applicants must complete a written application form, which includes:
Personal information
Financial information
Household composition
Relationship with landlord, if applicable
Description of housing
Release of information
Landlord contact information
Procedure of application:
Complete a written application form from family counseling center. Bring personal ID, financial info, description of housing and landlord contact info and release for info.
Time process application: About one week
Rent bank loans are provided for: Anyone but with priority for families.
Accepting applications from: Everyone
Maximum loan provided: Maximum 2 months rent, up to a maximum of $1100 towards arrears.
Collect repayments:Go to family counseling center and payment accepted in cash or cheque.
Funded by: Rent bank program and province of Ontario
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