# Finding Housing **URL:** https://discourse.settlement.org/c/finding-housing/9.md [Latest](https://discourse.settlement.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.settlement.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.settlement.org/tags.md) --- ## [🏠 Finding Housing – A Place to Call Home](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/finding-housing-a-place-to-call-home/11)
**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/finding-housing-a-place-to-call-home/11 "2024-11-11T17:29:25Z")
Looking for a place to live? This section covers housing options, rental listings, home buying, and government housing programs. Share tips and get help navigating Ontario’s housing market. Here you can: Learn about … --- ## [Finding Housing for a Family of 6](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/finding-housing-for-a-family-of-6/14451)
**Author:** [@Briez](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Briez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/finding-housing-for-a-family-of-6/14451 "2026-06-10T17:48:27Z")
Im in Ontario and my family will be joining me later this year. Im looking for housing that can accommodate a family 6 (meaning 4 children who require school , looking for a low income housing in a community where there … --- ## [Coop housing](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/coop-housing/14140)
**Author:** [@must1](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/must1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/coop-housing/14140 "2025-11-26T19:23:53Z")
Good Morning, Please share the support options available in obtaining coop housing for those in the low income category? Thank you --- ## [Finding a place to live in Toronto](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/finding-a-place-to-live-in-toronto/13984)
**Author:** [@sneeamuth](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/sneeamuth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/finding-a-place-to-live-in-toronto/13984 "2025-02-28T14:58:17Z")
Dear All Hope you are well. I am writing you to inform you that I am applying for PR. I would be grateful if you could assist me to find a place to live in Toronto. Thanks Sahir --- ## [Settlement services](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/settlement-services/13983)
**Author:** [@sneeamuth](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/sneeamuth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/settlement-services/13983 "2025-02-28T14:34:50Z")
I am applying for PR and intends to live in Toronto as a Permanent Resident. Currently, I am based in Mauritius and bilingual. I am reaching out to connect with newcomer or settlement agencies in Toronto that could help… --- ## [Rent/Purchase for Nonprofit Safe Home](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/rent-purchase-for-nonprofit-safe-home/13649)
**Author:** [@JosieLove84](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/JosieLove84)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/rent-purchase-for-nonprofit-safe-home/13649 "2024-06-26T14:05:39Z")
Looking for a large home that would be used for supportive living program for women escaping from human trafficking. I am not sure of the tax exempt but I am Aboriginal the women escaping from human trafficking rings wo… --- ## [Living full time in a van?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/living-full-time-in-a-van/13583)
**Author:** [@WOLF101](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/WOLF101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/living-full-time-in-a-van/13583 "2023-10-31T13:46:09Z")
Hello; Can a person live full time in a van, and still collect OW benefits? I am currently on OW and working part time. Age is 60. I’m in Oshawa, so I would live in Oshawa. Many thanks :-) --- ## [Ukrainian family needs a place to live in Toronto](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/ukrainian-family-needs-a-place-to-live-in-toronto/13392)
**Author:** [@JohnVglk](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/JohnVglk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/ukrainian-family-needs-a-place-to-live-in-toronto/13392 "2023-05-03T15:00:49Z")
Greetings Settlement.org We are the family of 3 people from Kherson ,Ukraine We are currently received our CUAET visas and heading to Toronto in about 1 or 2 weeks, We are looking for housing and ( if possible) jobs poss… --- ## [Co-signing for an apartment](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/co-signing-for-an-apartment/13333)
**Author:** [@Gally](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Gally)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/co-signing-for-an-apartment/13333 "2023-02-28T20:36:55Z")
Hi, I want to cosign for a family member in Ontario for an apartment, but I was told I need to own a home in order to be a cosigner. I do not own a home, and I was just wondering if anyone knows if this is a legit requi… --- ## [Looking for an apartment around the GTA](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-an-apartment-around-the-gta/13298)
**Author:** [@Djaafar23](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Djaafar23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-an-apartment-around-the-gta/13298 "2023-02-28T20:31:26Z")
Hello, I’m a newcomer and I’m looking for an apartment to rent for a coupe with a child. I’ll be moving to Ontario by April 1st. Would you like to help me find a place or any recommendation to contact? Please Thanks … --- ## [Townhouse for rent in Ottawa, ON](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/townhouse-for-rent-in-ottawa-on/13236)
**Author:** [@galixemmax](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/galixemmax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/townhouse-for-rent-in-ottawa-on/13236 "2023-01-02T09:43:06Z")
I am a new PR looking for housing in Ottawa, preferably a 2bedroom townhouse with utilities inclusive and 1 parking. I was working in Oshawa, ON but, I now have a job offer in Ottawa starting in February 2023. We are a… --- ## [Home](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/home/13166)
**Author:** [@Sommaiguelph](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Sommaiguelph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/home/13166 "2022-10-31T22:41:53Z")
Hi, I’m looking for house or home for low income end of this year. Anyone can help me look pls let me know. Thank you --- ## [looking for accommodation with a child](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-accommodation-with-a-child/12960)
**Author:** [@NinaFedorchenko](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/NinaFedorchenko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-accommodation-with-a-child/12960 "2022-07-31T23:10:23Z")
Hello! Mi from Ukraine! My name is Nina, my man and our child, we fly from 1 to 10 limes near the province of Ontario, ale Food is stored with living quarters, suggest, be kind to him, maybe someone knows where the ac… --- ## [housing](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/housing/12948)
**Author:** [@capper55](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/capper55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/housing/12948 "2022-06-30T15:16:03Z")
looking into housing as my husband as dementia and had to retire earlier than expected. we are on the wait-list for low income housing which can take years. I am only 57 and a long way from retirement but my husband wi… --- ## [Looking for low cost housing (for women)](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-low-cost-housing-for-women/10975)
**Author:** [@ineedahome](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/ineedahome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-low-cost-housing-for-women/10975 "2022-04-15T23:12:28Z")
Hello, My mother and I are currently couch surfing and are in desperate need of housing in Toronto. I am looking for information on low cost housing services that cater to women. This can be temporary as we need a pla… --- ## [Lanlord ask for family picture during application](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/lanlord-ask-for-family-picture-during-application/12644)
**Author:** [@miralia1](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/miralia1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/lanlord-ask-for-family-picture-during-application/12644 "2022-03-31T22:43:19Z")
Hi, I am applying for a rental house in Richmond Hill Ontario and the agent told us to join a family picture when we sign the application for the house. I am very surprised. This is the 1st time I heard something like t… --- ## [Newcomer settling in Mississauga with family](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/newcomer-settling-in-mississauga-with-family/12709)
**Author:** [@mosman84](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/mosman84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/newcomer-settling-in-mississauga-with-family/12709 "2021-12-17T04:47:49Z")
Dear Customer Support, My name is Osman Qadeer and I have recently moved to Mississauga with my family along with 2 kids aging 2 and 4 years respectively. I am enrolled as an international student in Queen’s University… --- ## [Looking for Affordable Housing](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-affordable-housing/9841)
**Author:** [@nedasahaf](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/nedasahaf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-affordable-housing/9841 "2021-10-31T22:38:30Z")
Dear sir , As my daughter school in in down town . I look for reasonable price around downtown ( 30min by bus ). So please help me to find 2 bedroom apartment. I will be appreciated in advanced . Best regards Sahaf --- ## [Looking for Housing - Reasonable price](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-housing-reasonable-price/6308)
**Author:** [@ForumUser](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/ForumUser)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-housing-reasonable-price/6308 "2021-09-30T22:07:56Z")
I am canadian citizen sice 13 years , . I lived in Montreal , Quebec for 10 years and 1 year in Toronto , Ontario Now i am in Beirut , Lebanon since 2 years . I am interesting to return to Ontario province . My quest… --- ## [What is the law for limit occupancy for housing?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/what-is-the-law-for-limit-occupancy-for-housing/12595)
**Author:** [@portfam](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/portfam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/what-is-the-law-for-limit-occupancy-for-housing/12595 "2021-09-16T09:22:08Z")
Hello. My family of four will be moving to Mississauga this December. My husband, myself, my mother, and our 7-month-old daughter will be there. I have a study permit and my husband has a work permit. My mother will be … --- ## [I'm moving, how do I prepare for the transition?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/im-moving-how-do-i-prepare-for-the-transition/12132)
**Author:** [@lucasbenjamin9](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/lucasbenjamin9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/im-moving-how-do-i-prepare-for-the-transition/12132 "2021-03-09T15:08:13Z")
We are renovating our office and have a lot of archived materials. We thought of decluttering and moving those materials to self-storage. So that we could get more space in our office. It will provide more office space f… --- ## [Best Neighbourhood](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/best-neighbourhood/10772)
**Author:** [@veromejia78](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/veromejia78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/best-neighbourhood/10772 "2021-01-20T12:48:13Z")
Hello, What are the best neighbourhoods to live in Sault Ste Marie? Thanks, Veronica Mejia --- ## [How can I find help with housing in the GTA?](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-can-i-find-help-with-housing-in-the-gta/11920)
**Author:** [@Stephon](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Stephon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-can-i-find-help-with-housing-in-the-gta/11920 "2020-11-02T14:20:11Z")
I am a single mother of one and is looking for a place to live. I started school in January of 2020 for hairstyling while working at Walmart. Unfortunately due to my accident in the year of 2019, I wasn’t able to contin… --- ## [Renting a Place to Live](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/renting-a-place-to-live/10766)
**Author:** [@veromejia78](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/veromejia78)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/renting-a-place-to-live/10766 "2020-03-24T11:07:15Z")
Good morning, I would like to know websites where I can search for apartments or houses to rent in Sault Ste. Marie. Thanks, Veronica --- ## [Looking for Housing in Toronto](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-housing-in-toronto/11364)
**Author:** [@alokpatil123](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/alokpatil123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-housing-in-toronto/11364 "2020-02-21T15:53:55Z")
Hi folks, I shall be landing as a new immigrant in Toronto within a week and am looking forward on how can I get an accomodation for a family of 3. For the initial days, I am on Airbnb but need to find an accommodation … --- ## [Looking for Housing as a Refugee](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-housing-as-a-refugee/11367)
**Author:** [@anauman](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/anauman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-housing-as-a-refugee/11367 "2020-02-06T12:24:11Z")
I have just came to Toronto in January. I have no work permit. I looking for a room as I am alone here. I request you to provide some place to live. I am right with some friend who has asked to leave as soon as possibl… --- ## [Rent Issue - Spouse Info](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/rent-issue-spouse-info/11115)
**Author:** [@samakh](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/samakh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/rent-issue-spouse-info/11115 "2019-10-29T01:15:30Z")
Hi Everyone, Hope you all are well. My husband and I are looking for apartments to rent. My husband would be the Applicant in this case and my information would also be there in the Spouse part of the Form. The realtor … --- ## [Buying a Home](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/buying-a-home/10818)
**Author:** [@ELENNA](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/ELENNA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/buying-a-home/10818 "2019-07-15T14:21:07Z")
hello, I live in St. Thomas, recently i get marry with a canadian guy and we live in a small apartment with our recently born baby… I would be grateful if you could give my report or inform about “possible buy first ho… --- ## [Rejection without Reason - Apartment](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/rejection-without-reason-apartment/10779)
**Author:** [@bowboy](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/bowboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/rejection-without-reason-apartment/10779 "2019-06-30T20:46:00Z")
My sister just applied for an apartment in Toronto with me as her guarantor. Her application was rejected without reason. The landlord stated that it’s their policy not to provide a reason. Is this a normal practice? No… --- ## [Looking for a Shelter Home or Temp Place to Stay](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-a-shelter-home-or-temp-place-to-stay/9974)
**Author:** [@HG1](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/HG1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/looking-for-a-shelter-home-or-temp-place-to-stay/9974 "2019-04-17T17:09:26Z")
Hello, I’m a Canadian Citizen who has been stuck in different country for a couple years now. I finally found a way to get back and I’m looking to start all over again from scratch. Meaning I don’t have a job, I don’t … [Next page](https://discourse.settlement.org/c/finding-housing/9.md?page=1)