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Rent Bank

Low income tenants in Peterborough City and County who do NOT live in rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing and owe rent arrears to their landlord may apply to the Rent Bank. 

  • A maximum of two (2) months rent arrears can be considered.
  • Assistance is available once in a two-(2) year period.
  • Assistance is available for rent arrears only. Last month's rent, money owing for damages to a unit or Landlord Tenant Board or Sheriff's fees cannot be considered.

    The Rent Bank is funded by the Province of Ontario and administered according to provincial guidelines. Income criteria are based on Household Income Limits for Peterborough City and County.