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Prince Edward - Lennox & Addington Social Housing offers rent-geared-to-income housing for youth, adults, families and seniors in need. Here are some key aspects of housing. Non-Profit Housing: refers to housing owned and managed by local non-profit housing corporations. The majority of residents pay rents based on their income. The remaining pay market rents. Public Housing: refers to housing owned by the Municipality (formerly the Provincial Government) and managed by Local Housing Corporations. The majority of residents pay rents based on their income. Rent Supplement: is a subsidy service provided by the Local Housing Corporations for tenants residing in housing owned and managed by private landlords. Landlords sign agreements with the Local Housing Corporation, which designates units for tenants to be housed from the Local Housing Corporation Waiting List. The Local Housing Corporation gears the tenants rent to their income and pays a subsidy to the landlord for the remainder of the unit rent charge. Groups Served: refers to qualified tenants who pay rent based on income rather than the size or type of housing provided. Housing providers offer housing for all types of low-income households, including families, senior citizens, single persons, couples without children, people with disabilities and refugee claimants. Victims of abuse are also eligible for special priority. Rent-geared-to-income is made available on the basis of a chronological tenant selection system. Rent Calculation: geared-to-income rents are based on 30 percent of gross household income with a minimal utility charge. In some cases, the gross income used to calculate rent is reduced to reflect specific expenses for dependants, employment, disability and education. |
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