Income Changes for RGI Tenants
The City of London and Province of Ontario sets the rules for rent- geared-to-income subsidies. All income changes should be reported to LMCH if you know before it happens or within 30 days of the change. By not reporting income changes, you may lose your subsidy and put your account into arrears, which could ultimately lead to eviction.
Reporting Changes to your Income
If your income changes, you must report the change in writing or in person to LMCH within 30 days. If you do not report income changes, you could be charged for back rent and/or lose your subsidy. Your rent will then be raised to market rent, and you could face eviction. If you have questions about reporting income changes, speak with your Community Relations Worker (CRW).
Are you or someone in your household turning 65 this year?
When you or a member of your household turn 65, this may affect the annual income for your household, which will affect the rent you pay each month depending on your income source.
Example: If your income source was from OW/ODSP and you turn 65, your income source will change to a pension plan. When your income source is OW/ODSP the RGI rent is based on the appropriate OW/ODSP rent scale table listed in the Housing Services Act, 2011. When you switch to a pension plan, your rent will be calculated based on 30% of your income, which could be more than you have been previously paying.
Note: This is meant as an example only.
If you receive a pension from another country, you also need to report this income to LMCH. If you have questions about the Canada Pension Plan or Old age Security, call 211 or visit 211ontario.ca.
