Rent-Geared-to-Income housing offering independent living for single occupants.
Quick facts
Service type: Housing, Seniors, Health & Wellness, Disability
Eligibility: Single occupants
Location: 137 Sears St. , Toronto, ON
Building description
137 Sears St.has a total of 17 units with bachelor and one-bedroom layouts. This site is 100 per cent Rent-Geared-to-Income and offers independent living for single occupants. Residents have access to a part-time housing worker for tenancy supports.
Application requirements
Applications must be accompanied by proof of Status in Canada i.e., birth certificate, Canadian passport, Permanent Resident card, Refugee Claimant form) and most recent Notice of Assessment (NOA).
Registration
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