Homelessness Prevention Program

Are you currently homeless with no where else to go? Please contact the Mesa Hart Hub Intake Centre at 613-735-0291 x3. This number is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Community Services Outreach Program

You can also tell us more about your situation by completing our By-Name data survey. This survey has been created to better know every person experiencing homelessness by name, to understand their unique needs, and to prioritize services and housing supports. By completing this survey you can be connected to a Community Services Outreach worker who will help you navigate the services that you need.

By-Name Data Survey Outreach Referral

Homelessness Prevention Program

The Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) is a provincially funded initiative delivered by the County of Renfrew to help residents with low income maintain housing stability.

To qualify, applicants must:

Reside within Renfrew County
Have net income lower than the HPP Income Level Cut-off chart
Have liquid assets not exceeding $2,500
Have not already received the maximum HPP benefit within the last 12 months
Submit a completed HPP Application (printable version) and submit requested documents to verify identity, income, and expenses
Meet criteria for eligible expenses

Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) application

HPP Income Level Cut-offs
Household After Tax Income	Household Size
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7+
$38,000 or less	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible
$38,001 - $54,000		Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible
$54,001 - $65,000			Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible	Eligible
$65,001 - $71,000					Eligible	Eligible	Eligible

Maximum Eligibility

Households without children $1,500
Households with children $2,000

Eligible Expenses

Rent Deposit/Last Month's Rent

Imminent or current homelessness
Unemployed and moving for training or employment
Moving to more affordable accommodations
Moving due to health hazard
Landlord paid directly

Rent Arrears

At risk of eviction for non-payment of rent
The applicant must agree to a payment plan to ensure that ongoing rent is paid
Landlord paid directly

Utility Arrears

Imminent or current hydro, fuel, or water service disconnection
HPP can only be issued if the vendor will reconnect or stop disconnection
The applicant must agree to a payment plan to prevent future risk of utility interruption
Equipment rental & utility deposits can be paid if required to obtain new utility service

Extraordinary Expenses

Other expenses connected to an emergency may be approved if required to ensure housing stability. Eligibility for extraordinary expenses will be considered in cases where failing to provide financial assistance may result in the loss of housing or housing safety.

Supportive Motel Stay

Actively working with Community Services Outreach workers and/or partnered service agencies to find long term housing options
Applicant must remain engaged in finding long term housing options and commit to social contract
Monthly financial contribution towards stay is required
Subject to availability and eligible applicants may be placed on waiting list until space becomes available
Must have completed a By-Name data survey

Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

If you have fallen behind on your utility bill, you may also apply to the Ontario Energy Board Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Through LEAP, low-income customers can get direct support to pay bills to ensure that electricity and natural gas services are not disconnected. Maximum LEAP grant amounts are:

$650 for electricity bills ($780 if your home is heated electrically)
$650 for natural gas bills

Residential customers that have fallen behind on paying electricity or natural gas bills with Alectra Utilities, Elexicon Energy, Enbridge Gas, Hydro One Networks, InnPower, Renfrew Hydro or Union Gas, should call 1-855-487-5327 to apply for a LEAP grant.

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Homelessness Prevention Program

Are you currently homeless with no where else to go? Please contact the Mesa Hart Hub Intake Centre at 613-735-0291 x3. This number is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Community Services Outreach Program

Homelessness Prevention Program