http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page4946.aspx
Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families (ROOF)
Important Note: The ROOF application deadline was June 30, 2008
ROOF Program
Rental Opportunity for Ontario Families (ROOF) is Ontario’s $185 million housing allowance program.
A “housing allowance” is a financial supplement given directly to a tenant to help pay the rent.
ROOF is a five-year program. Eligible families are receiving housing allowance assistance for up to five years, starting in January 2008.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for the program are:
Working and having a family earned income of at least $5,000 and an Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) below $20,000.
AFNI is the total adjusted net income of the applicant, plus the adjusted net income of any spouse or common-law partner.
Adjusted net income is the amount from line 236 of one’s 2006 income tax return, minus Universal Child Care Benefit.
Having one or more dependent children under the age of 18.
Paying more than 30% of income towards rent.
Having less than $10,000 in liquid assets (e.g., cash, bank account, bonds or stocks).
Not receiving social assistance or any other rent subsidy.
Being a resident of Ontario and meeting program requirements for status in Canada.
只有安省有吗？BC有没有？
因为一是没工作，二存款超10000。
