Applying for Subsidized Housing
Looking for subsidized housing with CCOC? You must apply through The Social Housing Registry of Ottawa (The Registry). The Registry is a non-profit organization that maintains the central waitlist for subsidized housing in Ottawa. Applying at The Registry is the only way to access subsidized housing with CCOC. When CCOC has a vacancy with a rent subsidy, we refer to The Registry waitlist to fill it.
You can apply for two types of subsidized housing through The Registry.
With this type of rent subsidy, you pay approximately 30% of your household’s income towards your rent. When filling out the Registry application, you can check off the CCOC properties you’re interested in.
To qualify for RGI housing, you must meet the eligibility requirements.
With this type of rent subsidy, you pay 70% or 80% of the market rent. To qualify, your household income must fall within certain limits. When filling out the Registry application, you can check off the CCOC properties you’re interested in.
To qualify, you must meet the eligibility requirements.
If you have questions about applying for subsidized housing, please contact the Registry at 613-526-2088 or visit their website for more information.
Applying for Market Rent
Looking for a market rent apartment with CCOC? Check the ‘Available Now’ page for the most up-to-date availabilities.
This page is updated regularly.
Interested in an available apartment? The first step is booking a viewing. We only accept applications from people who have viewed the available apartment. This is to make sure you’re happy with the apartment you’re applying for, and to give you a better sense of the building you’ll be moving into.
You’ll find contact information for the Rental Officer on the apartment listing. Depending on the building, you may view the apartment with a CCOC Building Representative or with Rentals staff.
Once your viewing is complete, you will receive a copy of the application package. You will need to fill out an application form (this includes authorization for a credit check), fill out the landlord reference consent form, and provide proof of your income.
Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis once a complete application is submitted. The Rental Officer will follow up with you once your application is received and confirm if your application is first in line for processing.
We will also let you know if more information is required. Please note, if you submit an application that is not complete, it does not hold your place in line. Our service standard for processing applications is 5 business days. You can help by warning your current landlord that we will call them for a reference.
CCOC’s Access to Market Rent Policy guides decisions about who can rent a market rent apartment. We will assess your application and let you know if you are eligible.
CCOC looks at your rental history, your credit, and your payment history to make a decision. At this step, it is important to wait to hear from CCOC before moving forward, like giving notice on your apartment or booking movers.
CCOC will let you know whether your application is approved.
The approval email will have a lot of information about what you need to do before you move in. This includes paying a deposit and setting up tenant insurance and accounts for any utilities you are responsible to pay. Save this email so you can go back to it!
If you have questions about applying for market rent housing with CCOC, please contact us at 613-234-4065 ext. 0 or at info@ccochousing.org.
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