approved from your service area in previous fiscal years and who remain eligible for payments will be administered by the province (i.e., $755,473 in 2021-22).

These planning allocations were determined using the same funding methodology used in the recently launched Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative, which ensures appropriate geographic distribution of funding.

To help offset administration costs, you may claim administration cost reimbursement at the rate of $250 per approved household, up to 5 per cent of your annual planning allocation.

My Ministry will provide program dollars to the Ministry of Finance for payments to households. Service Managers may claim administration costs and amounts paid for first and last month’s rent assistance on a quarterly basis.

Next Steps

Additional details on the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit, including program guidelines and application forms, will be shared with your staff in the new year. Should you have any immediate questions, please contact Ravi Bhusia, Manager, Program Development & Analysis Unit at 416-585-6526 or Ravi.Bhusia@ontario.ca.

I am pleased that our government is able to continue to support the important work that you do to improve housing outcomes in your community. I look forward to continuing our exciting work together as we launch the final shared investment under the National – Housing Strategy the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit.

Yours truly,

The Honourable Steve Clark Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

c. Mr. Onorio Colucci, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Windsor Debbie Cercone, Executive Director, Housing and Children’s Services, City Ms. of Windsor