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  • Current Status: No Vacancy

    The LIFE*SPIN Housing Initiative is a sustainable housing initiative that has become an epicentre of community and neighbourhood development that benefits the whole area.

    Compromised of:

    • 5 Commercial Units (No Vacancy)

    • 5 One-Bedroom Units (No Vacancy)

    • 2 Bachelor Apartments (No Vacancy)

    • 3 Two-Bedroom Units (No Vacancy)

  • LIFE*SPIN looks into London Co-operative Housing

    Download: London Co-Op Housing Kit

  • The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights has several printable guides. Topics include rental housing basics (11 languages), eviction prevention (6 languages), human rights in housing (6 languages), and more.

  • The Housing Stability Support Bank offers financial assistance to low-income community members to obtain or retain their housing, and offers financial assistance to those at risk of homelessness to remain housed. They provide interest free loans to assist with Rental Arrears, first month’s rent (ODSP recipients only), and/or last month’s rent. Occasionally, they offer short-term grant money to use instead of loans. However, they tend to be depleted very quickly. Updated on May 1, 2023, the things they assist with:

    • Rental Arrears Grants: Households will be eligible to receive a Rental Assistance fixed income grant every 24 months. Households with a primary source of income of OW, ODSP, CPP, OAS may be eligible for a fixed income grant

    • Loans: All other assistance provided is a fully repayable loan

    • Eligibility Timeframe: Applicants are not eligible to receive assistance for the same item more than once in a 24-month period

    Exceptional Circumstances: those applying for Exceptional Circumstances related to combined HSB loans, the applicant must pay 25% of their outstanding loan balance in the form of a good faith payment before being approved for further assistance.

    Overpayments: a tenant will need to pay any rental arrears owing above HSB assistance in order to be approved for a rental arrears loan in order to ensure the tenancy is maintained.

    They also assist with the completion of Ontario Electricity Support Program applications. Applications are completed by appointment only. Please contact The Housing Stability Bank for an appointment at one of the 9 locations throughout London.

    Tel: 519-964-3663

    Email: housing@centreofhope.ca

    Address: 281 Wellington St., London, Ont. N6B 2L4

  • The mission of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) is to inspire, represent and serve our members in a united co operative housing movement. CHF Canada sets out a strategic plan to meet member’s needs.

    Find a Co-op

    Tel: 519-453-0999

    Email: info@chfcanada.coop

    Website: https://chfcanada.coop/

    Address: 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 313 Toronto, Ont, M5S 2T9

  • Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that strives to provide opportunities for families to achieve affordable and sustainable home ownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty and strengthening communities. They provide quality and affordable homes to low-income individuals who cannot afford a conventional mortgage. They also sell new and used building and renovating materials and supplies between 50-80% below market cost. Habitat for Humanity applicants who would not normally qualify for bank mortgages, due to low incomes, are expected to carry the mortgage of the land, while materials to build the house are donated.

    A family or individuals applying for home ownership through this organization must meet certain criteria.

    Tel: 519-455-6623

    Address: 2-40 Pacific Court, London, Ont. N5V 3K4

    Website: https://www.habitat4home.ca/own-a-home/program-information

  • The Housing Access Centre (HAC) provides information, takes applications, and maintains the waitlist on behalf of the housing providers for social housing in the City of London and Middlesex County for housing such as:

    • Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing

    • Private Non-Profit Housing

    • Federal Non-Profit Housing

    • Co-Operative Housing

    • Rent Supplements/Subsidized Programs

    The housing providers continue to be fully responsible for their own tenant/member selection.

    Acceptance to housing is need-based and waiting lists are long. Units are available for families, seniors, physically and developmentally challenged, low-income earners, sole-support parents, and individuals discharged from psychiatric care.

    Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for Special Priority Status or Urgent Status.

    If you are applying for Co-Op Housing, subsidized or not, be sure to pick up your application from HAC.

    To apply for Social Housing complete your application package.

    Email: hac@london.ca

    Tel: 519-661-0861

    Address: Citi Plaza ~ 355 Wellington St., Suite 248 (Second Floor), London, Ont. N6A 3N7

    Website: https://london.ca/living-london/community-services/homeless-prevention-housing

  • Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging.

    Housing Programs

    Tel: 905-529-0454

    Email: info@indwell.ca

    Address: 1430 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1C3

    Website: https://indwell.ca/about-us/

  • The LMHC is a non-profit corporation that provides subsidized housing for the City of London and the County of Middlesex. They are the largest providers of RGI housing in this area. LMHC envisions healthy homes and communities. They have 3,282 housing units across 32 properties, for more than 5,000 people. The individuals are a diverse cross-section of low-income families, seniors, adults, and new Canadians.

    There are many different kinds of affordable housing across London and Middlesex County. All applications for Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) housing must go through the Housing Access Centre.

    Look for a Home

    Tel: 519-434-2765

    Email: care@lmch.ca

    Address: 1299 Oxford St. East, Unit 5C5, London Ont. N5Y 4W5

    Website: https://www.lmch.ca/

  • The Ontario Electricity Support Program provides monthly on-bill credits for lower-income customers to help reduce their electricity bills. If you heat with electricity, or use electronically-powered medical devices, you may receive higher credits.

    There are 3 ways you can apply:

    If you need assistance with your application, contact The Centre of Hope Stability Bank.

    Tel: 855-831-8151

    TTY: 1-800-855-1155

    Email: help@ontarioelectricitysupport.ca

    Website: https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/

    Address: Mailing Address: PO Box 1540, Station B, Ottawa, Ont. K1P 0C7

  • St. Leonard’s Society of London offers youth community and school based programs, including housing for those who experience chronic homelessness. They also offer purposeful programs for adults and youth who are or could be in conflict with the law. Their mission is to support, advocate with, and empower individuals who are, or who are at risk of being justice-involved. Some programs can be accessed by anyone who wants service, but in other cases they may need a referral.

    St. Leonard’s runs Project Home which is a stability/housing first program for homeless prevention. They believe that, as a city, they can solve homelessness, and work closely with a number of community partners to help reach this goal.

    Tel: 519-850-3777

    Address: 405 Dundas St., London, Ont. N6B 1V9

    Website: https://www.slcs.ca/programs-services/residential-programs/

  • The Youth Shelter 30 affordable apartments with on-site programs and employment for at-risk youth aged 16-24 years old. The Youth Shelter provides a safe environment for at-risk youth, while encouraging them to explore options and supporting them to make positive choices. Their team is committed to working towards the elimination ofyouth homelessness.

    Programming encompasses supportive housing, education, employment, family connections and interventions to address health concerns and/or addictions. The Youth Shelter bridges the gap between youth and needed services in the community, by providing comprehensive resources, harm reduction, and serving as a connecting point for community partnerships.

    Tel: (519) 686-1038

    Address: 332 Richmond St., London, Ont. N6A 3C3

    Website: https://www.you.ca/youth-shelter

VIDEO: How to Submit a Property Standards Request to the City of London on a Desktop Computer

You can report a concern with your rental unit or building (also known as a Property Standards Request) on a desktop computer. by going to the Service London portal.

Free Download: Our Co-Operative Housing Guide

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Find information on over 30 co-operative housing units within the city of London, including costs, location, and amenities such as accessible parking and proximity to schools, grocery stores, and banks! This is our second edition, updated in October 2023.

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