Stratford. Municipal Office
Site: City Hall Annex - 82 Erie St
Service: Social Services Department - Housing Stability Bank
Description
| Description (Service) | Financial assistance to people experiencing homelessness to obtain and retain housing and to people at risk of homelessness to remain housed.
Housing Stability Bank program can only be accessed once in 12 months for rent arears regardless of the amount used. Amount varies depending upon size of family. Anyone with arears or needs of any kind, contact general reception who will direct to proper channels as there are several programs that may be able to help. Social services will try to find a way to help if possible.
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Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Perth County ; St Marys ; Stratford |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up
Eligibility is based on the household income limits listed below, which vary depending on the size of the household. Qualifying households can access each type of assistance once in a 12-month period. Age requirements - 18 years and up |
| Application | Active OW and ODSP must complete an HSB benefits request form. Applicants who are not current recipients of OW or ODSP must complete an HSB application form and provide income verification to ensure they meet income limits (LICO). |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | City Hall Annex - 82 Erie St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 2M4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-271-3773 Ext 200 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-669-2948 Ext 200 |
| Fax | 519-271-5038 |
| socialsrv@stratford.ca | |
| Primary Contact | Alex Burgess, Manager, Ontario Works; Phone: 519-271-3773 Ext 200; Email: aburgess@stratford.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Alex Burgess, Manager, Ontario Works; Phone: 519-271-3773 Ext 200; Email: aburgess@stratford.ca |
| Primary Executive | Tatiana Dafoe, City Clerk; Phone: 519-271-0250 Ext 5329; Email: clerks@stratford.ca |