Windsor Essex Housing Benefit (WEHB)
In June 2020, the City of Windsor as Service Manager introduced the Windsor Essex Housing Benefit (WEHB). The Windsor Essex Housing Benefit (WEHB) is designed to increase the affordability of rental housing. The housing benefit is income-tested paid directly to eligible households.
This new housing allowance program provides an alternative to waiting for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing.
You or your household may be eligible for the WEHB if you meet the following criteria:
- The household member(s) are residents in the Windsor Essex service area
- At least 1 household member is 16 years of age or older and able to live independently
- All household members are Canadian Citizens, permanent residents, applicants for permanent residency or refugee claimants, and are not be subject to a removal order
- No member of the household is receiving rent-geared-to-income (RGI), Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB), a housing allowance, rent supplement or other housing benefits
- Any household income is within the applicable RGI income limit set out in the Local Rules Windsor Essex (or successor directives)
- The household does not owe arrears for rent, damages or misrepresentation of income to a social housing provider in Ontario, unless there is a payment agreement in place or the household has made reasonable efforts to enter into a repayment agreement.
Please review the WEHB Information sheet (PDF) for further detail.
If you are interested in applying for the WEHB, please contact Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (CHC) for further information. All WEHB Applications must be completed with the assistance of designated CHC staff.
FOR MORE INFORMATION INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT CHC BY PHONE, EMAIL OR WEBSITE:
- 519-776-4631 x 4005
- housingbenefit@wechc.com
- Customer Service Inquiry form