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Ontario Works Payment Schedule. Find out about your payment status and details, view your letters, and report income and address changes online through MyBenefits. It’s secure, easy to use and available 24/7! Try it on your smart phone, tablet or computer. Register for MyBenefits.
How much could you receive? Learn the basics below (or look at the Ontario Works Rate Chart). People who receive Ontario Works may qualify for other benefits also; find those listed at the bottom of the Ontario Works Overview page.
- Overview
- Basic Needs
- Shelter Allowance
- Board and Lodging Living Situations
- For Northern Ontario Residents
If you are eligible to receive financial assistance from Ontario Works, you will receive a monthly payment. The amount you receive depends on your living situation. If you rent or own your own home, your monthly payment will include two parts: 1. basic needs 2. shelter allowance The amount you can receive for your financial assistance is $733 a mon...
The basic needs portion of your Ontario Works financial assistance is meant to help cover the cost of: 1. food 2. clothing 3. other necessary personal items The amount you receive for basic needs is based on the: 1. number of people in your family 2. age of your family members
The shelter allowance is meant to help cover: 1. your rent or your mortgage payment 2. heat 3. utilities (hydro, water) 4. property taxes 5. home insurance 6. condominium fees The amount you receive for the shelter allowance is based on your actual shelter costs, up to a maximum, depending on the number of people in your family.
If you receive food and shelter from the same source, you will receive the Ontario Works Board and Lodgingamount. For example, you are in a board and lodging situation if either: 1. you live with your parents and they buy and prepare food for you 2. your landlord buys and prepares food for you The amount you receive depends on the: 1. number of peo...
If you live in Northern Ontario, you may receive an additional amount of money if you: 1. live north of the 50th parallel 2. don't have year-round road access This is called the Remote Communities Allowance. You will receive this allowance whether you are renting, own your home or are living in a board and lodging arrangement.
If you don’t have enough money for food and housing, or are in financial need, you can apply for financial assistance through Ontario Works. The Ontario Works Act and regulations set the social assistance rates. How much money you could receive depends on your family size, housing costs and income.
Benefits payment dates. If you receive federal benefits, including some provincial/territorial benefits, you will receive payment on these dates. If you set up direct deposit, payments will be deposited in your account on these dates.
If you do not have enough money for food and housing and are in financial need, you can apply for Ontario Works assistance online. You can also apply by calling 1-888-999-1142. Ontario Works provides money for food, shelter and other costs to people in financial need who meet the eligibility criteria.
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