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Eligibility for Shelter Allowance Program
2019-2020
The information shown in the following table is for information purposes only.
| Number of people in your household | Type of your household | Your monthly rent1 is more than or equal to 2 | Your household’s annual income is less than or equal to 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | Person 50 years or older living in a rooming house | $198 | $17,758 |
| 1 adult and 1 child | Person with 1 child or more living in a rooming house | $198 | $17,758 |
| 2 adults and 1 child or more | Couple with one child or more living in a rooming house | $198 | $17,758 |
| 1 adult | Person aged 50 or over and living alone | $308 | $17,758 |
| 2 adults | Childless couple in which at least one of the partners is aged 50 or over | $398 | $27,049 |
| 1 adult and 1 child | Single-parent family with one child | $398 | $27,049 |
| 2 adults and 1 child | Couple with one child | $434 | $27,049 |
| 1 adult and 2 children | Single-parent family with two children | $434 | $27,049 |
| 2 adults and 2 children | Couple with two children | $460 | $27,049 |
| 1 adult and 3 children | Single-parent family with three children | $460 | $27,049 |
| 2 adults and 3 or more children | Couple with three or more children | $486 | $27,049 |
| 1 adult and 4 or more children | Single-parent family with four or more children | $486 | $27,049 |
- The Shelter Allowance Program also applies for mortgage loan repayment.
- If you pay for your own electricity or heating, you may qualify for the Shelter Allowance Program even if your rent is less than the amounts shown.
- Your income for the 2018 taxation year, excluding monthly support payments received (for a maximum of $350 per child).