Rent-Geared-to-Income and Market Rent units for seniors.
Quick facts
Service Type: Housing, Seniors
Eligibility: Seniors 59+
Location: 1119 Gerrard St. E. , Toronto, ON
Building description
1119 Gerrard St. E., also known as Heather Terraces, has a total of 29 bachelor and one-bedroom units for seniors 59+. This site is mixed Rent-Geared-to-Income and Market Rent and offers independent living. Residents have access to a part-time housing worker for tenancy supports and community programs.
Application information
Applications must be accompanied by proof of Status in Canada i.e., birth certificate, Canadian passport, Permanent Resident card, Refugee Claimant form) and most recent Notice of Assessment (NOA).
All Rent-Geared-to-Income unit applications must be completed through the City of Toronto’s centralized waiting list.
All market rent applications can be submitted to our Housing Access Centre, with the appropriate supporting documents.
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