Newfoundland and Labrador

Rental Housing Program

Easy application

Tax filing required

The Rental Housing Program, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) will provide rental housing to families with low income, seniors, non-elderly single people, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and others who need housing.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation office nearest you can give you a list of groups in your area that offer non-profit housing.

Rents paid by tenants in non-profit housing are based on their income. For tenants whose rent is not paid through Income Support, rent will be based on 25% of your total net monthly income.

Further Information

For further information about the Rental Housing Program, please contact staff at the regional office nearest you:

You may be able to get help through the Rental Housing Program if any of the following are true:

  • Your total household income falls within certain income levels;
  • Your present housing is adequate but you pay more than 30 per cent of your total household income towards rent and heat;
  • Your present housing is unsuitable, you pay less than 30 per cent of your total household income – for rent; however, suitable housing in your area would cost 30 per cent or more of your total household income.

Social Insurance Number

For example:

  • confirmation of SIN letter
  • plastic SIN card (non-expired)

Proof of birth

A document with first name, last name, and date of birth. For example:

  • Birth certificate or birth registration
  • Hospital record of birth or record of the physician/nurse/midwife who attended the birth
  • Passport
  • Record of landing or confirmation of permanent residence issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
  • Citizenship certificate
  • Note of decision or temporary resident’s permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
  • Certificate of Indian status card
  • Provincial identity card

To apply online, or print an application for your region, see below:

Last updated: July 9, 2021