Regulation - Minister
Amendment to Ontario Regulation 370 11 under the Housing Services Act, 2011 (HSA)
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 370/11
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Housing Services Act, 2011
Summary of Decision:
Ontario Regulation 370 11 under the Housing Services Act, 2011 was amended to update the Household Income Limits (HILs) and High Need Income Limits (HNILs). The updated HILs and HNILs are based on information provided by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) as required under the Social Housing Agreement, 1999.
The new limits come into effect on January 1, 2022.
The new limits come into effect on January 1, 2022.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
N A
Further Information:
O. Reg. 866/21
Proposal Number:
21-MMAH032
Posting Date:
Summary of Proposal:
Household Income Limits (HILs) represent the minimum annual income required for a household to afford appropriate accommodation without spending more than 30% of income on shelter. Using the HILs, High Need Income Limits (HNILs) are calculated to identify households with the deepest need for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) assistance. HNILs are equal to 60% of HILs and include households that would need to pay 50% or more of their income to afford median market rent.
HILs are used by Service Managers to determine household eligibility for various programs and forms of housing assistance, and the HILs and HNILs are tied to Service Manager service level standard requirements.
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) determines HILs in accordance with rules set out under the Social Housing Agreement, 1999. HILs are determined by CMHC using median market rents derived from its Rental Market Survey and updated utility factors. The method for calculating HILs is consistent across the country.
Ontario Regulation 370 11 under the Housing Services Act, 2011 was amended to update the HILs and HNILs based on the most recent information determined by CMHC.
HILs are used by Service Managers to determine household eligibility for various programs and forms of housing assistance, and the HILs and HNILs are tied to Service Manager service level standard requirements.
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) determines HILs in accordance with rules set out under the Social Housing Agreement, 1999. HILs are determined by CMHC using median market rents derived from its Rental Market Survey and updated utility factors. The method for calculating HILs is consistent across the country.
Ontario Regulation 370 11 under the Housing Services Act, 2011 was amended to update the HILs and HNILs based on the most recent information determined by CMHC.
Contact Address:
Community Housing Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street - 14th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2J3
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street - 14th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2J3
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Decision:
Approved