Item - 2015.BU11.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by the Budget Committee on October 2, 2015. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.

BU11.1 - 2014 - 2015 Rent Supplement Programs

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Received

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Budget Committee received the item for information.

Origin

(August 12, 2015) Report from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration

Summary

This report responds to a May 19, 2015 Budget Committee request for information on the City's rent supplement programs, including agreements, funding allocations, projected expenditures and uptake.

The City of Toronto is the Service Manager for housing and homelessness services and, through the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) division, administers social housing programs in the City of Toronto. This includes the management of social housing provider subsidies, new affordable housing, a centralized waiting list, rent supplements and housing allowances. Because the funding for rent supplement programs is fixed, there is not flexibility within the programs to make allocation changes.

Background Information

(August 12, 2015) Report and Appendices A and B from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on 2014 - 2015 Rent Supplement Programs
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-83241.pdf

Speakers

Councillor Janet Davis

Motions

1 - Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

That the item be received for information.