Toronto, ON converts Rent Bank support from loans to grants to help renters impacted by the pandemic
Toronto, ON Rent Bank Loans Grants Pandemic Renters
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The Toronto Rent Bank previously issued loans to qualifying applicants for rental deposits and monthly payments. A one-year pilot offered grants of up to CAD 4,000 for rent and CAD 2,100 for deposits by new applicants facing the financial impacts of COVID-19. City officials also approved a suspension of repayments by current users through March 2022. The CAD 5 million program's success led to a permanent switch to grants and additional support through community partners.
Project Succeeded
The Toronto Rent Bank pilot protected 1,744 households from eviction, a 52% increase over the previous year.
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