Social Housing
Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing
The Rent-Geared-To-Income (RGI) Program provides a subsidy to low income families and individuals to help provide safe and affordable housing. The difference between what the market rent of a unit is, and the rent amount that you can afford to pay (calculated on your income), is the subsidy amount that is provided. This subsidy was once the responsibility of the provincial government, however the responsibility has now been transferred to the DTSSAB.
Additional information regarding Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing can be found in the following documents:
- 8006ew - Your Guide to Rent Geared to Income Housing
- 8006fw - L'aide sous forme de loyer indexé sur le revenu
Applying for RGI Housing
Please print and complete form 8005e (English) or form 8005f (French). If you do not have access to a printer, please call 1-800-627-2944 Ext. 2250 and inquire about the best way to obtain an application form.
- 8005e - Application Form for Social Housing
- 8005f - Formulaire de demande pour le programme des logements sociaux
RGI Housing Review Process
The Social Housing Reform Act and provincial regulations give Rent-Geared-to-Income housing applicants and tenants the right to ask for a review of certain decisions. The regulations also set out some rules and timelines for handling these reviews.
