Upcoming Housing Events, 2022
March 30 Community Land Trusts Workshop, by LAMP CHC, RSVP here via Eventbrite
A Community Land Trust is a non-profit corporation that obtains land, housing, and/or commercial buildings for the benefit of the community in which it exists. Read more here: Parkdale Neighborhood Land Trust http://www.pnlt.ca/ or a more thorough analysis in a York University masters paper by Zeinab Hosseini
April 12 How to Apply for Rent Geared to Income (RGI) RSVP here https://twitter.com/LAMPCHC_info/status/1505966261020278793
Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI), or subsidized housing, is made available by the City of Toronto to make rent affordable for households. In most cases, RGI rent is 30% of a household’s monthly Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI). The AFNI is determined annually using each household member’s Notice of Assessment (annual income tax return). If you receive social assistance, the rent is based on the rent benefit set by the Ontario government (Source, City of Toronto).
April 21 Learn more about Co-op Housing, in partnership with LAMP CHC. RSVP here via Eventbrite
Housing co‑ops provide at-cost housing for their members. They are controlled by members who have a vote in decisions. There is no outside landlord. Read more, Co-op Housing, What it is and How it Works, 2014, Torontoist.
Community Benefit Agreements
A Community Benefits Agreements Collective Advocating for South Etobicoke. In partnership with SEHA, Toronto Community Benefit Network (TCBN) and LAMP CHC. Are you interested in social and economic procurement? Join the community: https://cbasouthetobicoke.ca/
