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Services and Information for Landlords

Services and Information for Landlords

Become a landlord with Halton Region with the Rent Supplement Program

To become a landlord with Halton Region, you will participate in our Rent Supplement Program. The program reduces the cost of housing for tenants in low-income households through rent supplements that reduce the cost of housing.  Halton staff provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth and beneficial tenancy for both parties. There are many benefits to participating!

Rent Supplement Guide for Landlords (PDF file)

Your Rent Supplement Agreement

As a participating landlord, you will enter into a Rent Supplement Agreement with the Region. The agreement contains the following features:

  • The obligations of Halton Region and the Landlord.
  • A schedule listing the units covered under the agreement and the approved rent.
  • A schedule describing acceptable building and unit standards.
  • A description of the process for selection of tenants.
  • What happens to tenants upon termination of the contract by either party.

Program benefits for landlords

  • Vacancy loss protection: Halton Region covers eligible lost revenue resulting from vacancies in rent supplement units (as described in your Rent Supplement Agreement with Halton Region)
  • Reduced marketing costs: Halton Region does the work for you. Our staff will send you referrals for your units, eliminating the cost and time associated with advertising.
  • Tenant support: Rent supplement staff work with you and your tenants to support a successful tenancy.
  • Ability to screen tenants: Landlords retain control. Screen possible tenants with credit or background checks, reference checks and interviews.

Landlord-tenant relationship

  • A normal landlord-tenant relationship exists. Under this agreement tenants and landlords follow the rules and regulations according to their lease and the Residential Tenancies Act (external link).
  • Tenants also enter into a Rent Supplement Agreement with Halton Region. To determine the amount of their subsidy, Halton uses a calculation based on income. Any change in household income will result in an adjustment to the subsidy. Landlords will be notified of any changes.
  • Tenants must make their portion of the rent payment to the landlord.
  • Any routine questions, such as those related to rent payments, noise, and repairs and maintenance of the unit, should be directed to the landlord.

Apply to join the Rent Supplement Program

Please connect with us to have your questions answered and apply to be a rent supplement landlord:

Landlord responsibilities

As a landlord with a Rent Supplement Agreement with Halton Region, you must follow the provisions of the Rent Supplement Agreement that you signed with Halton Region. You will maintain the normal landlord-tenant relationship (as per the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), 2006 (external link) and all applicable legislation). This includes:

  • rent collection
  • maintenance
  • formal notices
  • repairs and services

You will also send a copy of formal notices to rent supplement staff, which includes:

  • notice to vacate
  • annual N1-Notice of Rent Increase to ensure subsidy payments are applied and paid correctly and on time

The Landlord and Tenant Board (external link) website provides forms for landlords to use for various purposes under the RTA. Landlords must respect the privacy of Rent Supplement Program tenants and their rights regarding their subsidy.

Legislation for landlords

Halton Housing Help for landlords

As a landlord, Halton Housing Help can assist you with:

Learn about Halton Housing Help

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