The Rent Supplement Program
Rental Payments
Rent must be paid by a preauthorized payment on the first of each month.
Rent Calculation
Your rent depends on two factors: basic rent, equal to 25% of your household income and occupancy expenses. The OMHM calculates these amounts based on the household's income for the year before the start of the lease. Ten percent of earned income is deducted before these calculations are performed.
What the Rent Covers
The services covered by rent and monthly charges varies by owner and building.
Supplement
A supplementary payment also applies for any household member age 18 or above who is not enrolled in school.
Rent Reduction
If your income or that of a household member decreases during your tenancy, you can request a rent reduction. Please contact your rental officer for further information on this topic. You must provide your rental officer with a written application accompanied by supporting documents including a paystub or a copy of your cheque indicating your new gross pay, to obtain a reduction.
Term of Lease
Generally 12 months.
Termination of lease
You can terminate your lease at any time and at no charge if you advise the OMHM and the owner in writing, at least three months in advance.
Changes in the Lease
No changes may be made to the lease (rent increase, change of service, etc.), without prior approval from the OMHM.
Occupancy
Only those listed on the lease may live in the unit.
An additional person may be included on a temporary (emergency) basis and must be reported to the rental officer.
The owner decides if pets are allowed.
Please refer to PSL occupancy rules.
You can obtain more information by referring to the Tenants' Guide to the Rent Supplement Program.