Housing and Homelessness in Peel
Services for Homeless People
We provide support to people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Our services include emergency and transitional shelters, street outreach, support services and help to find permanent housing.
Subsidized Rental Housing
Apply for subsidized rental housing, find affordable market rentals and other resources to find affordable housing. You can also appeal your decision if you were denied subsidy, apply for Ontario Works (financial assistance and program supports) and apply for subsidized child care.
New Time-Limited Housing Allowance and Employment Program
Eligible Peel Access to Housing (PATH) applicants, who are currently employed, may have the opportunity to participate in a new program providing a housing allowance of up to $550 a month, for up to five years, and one-on-one support to further develop employment skills – Learn more (PDF, 126 KB).
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
- Have an active, complete and eligible file on the PATH centralized wait list
- Employed or another member on your application is employed
- Have a minimum gross (before tax) household annual income of $25,000
- Currently living in Peel (Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga)
- Not a homeowner
- Not receiving a rent subsidy or housing allowance
If you meet the eligibility requirements and are interested in learning more, please contact the Time Limited team at 905-453-1300 x 4642 for further pre-screening
Market (non-subsidized) Rental Housing
Rental units are available at market (non-subsidized) rate through Peel Living, the Region of Peel’s non-profit housing company. For details on all available units please visit the Viewit Website.
Help to Secure or Stay in Your Home
We can help you renovate your home for better accessibility, access affordable home ownership loans and obtain emergency financial aid if you are at-risk of losing your home.
- Peel Renovates Program
The Peel Renovates Program provides funding assistance to residents of Peel for renovations related to health and safety and/or accessibility to their homes and existing second units.
Building Affordable Housing in Peel
The Region of Peel is looking for partners who can bring new and innovative thinking to help create affordable housing options in Peel. Non-profit organizations, existing housing providers and the private sector all have a part to play in helping increase the amount of affordable housing options available for the residents of Peel.
- Building Affordable Housing in Peel
- Affordable Housing Capacity Building Grant Program
A grant program that provides financial support to non-profit, community and faith groups to build capacity for affordable housing development and/or regeneration
Peel Housing System
As System Manager for housing, the Region of Peel is accountable for planning and supporting a housing system that is people-centred, recognizes the needs of individuals, families and the community, is based on partnerships and supported through innovative solutions.
- Peel Annual Housing System Report 2015
- Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan
Executive Summary and Full Report
A Supportive Housing Demand and Supply Analysis and Action Plan was completed in Spring 2016 to support the objectives of the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan. Findings in the report demonstrate the immediate need for additional supportive housing units in Peel Region.
Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan
In 2013, Peel residents, community agencies, the Region of Peel and other key stakeholders collaborated to create the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan. It aims to increase safe, affordable, accessible and appropriate housing in Peel.
Services for Peel Living Tenants
If you live in Peel Living housing, you can submit a repair request online, contact your superintendent and get the latest news and events from your community. Corporate information is also available.
