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Housing Resource Centre Emergency Funds

Any resident of Peterborough City and County who is homeless or at risk of homelessness can apply for emergency assistance funds. Eligible expenses must be related to a housing or homelessness situation. Eligible expenses may include:

  • rent or utilities arrears or deposits
  • appropriate emergency shelter when existing community resources are unavailable
  • fees related to eviction or disconnection of services
  • costs for moving / storage 
  • emergency medical, food, personal hygiene or transportation for homeless persons

    Assistance may be available to individuals or families a maximum of once per year except in extraordinary circumstances. Maximum levels of assistance may vary according to availability of funds.