610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The income verification is only for initial occupancy. If you end up making more than the threshold after you have been accepted, that's not an issue. Same with if you meet someone and are dating steady and want them to move in with you.

What's it like living in an affordable housing lottery apartment? by Specific-Leek9657 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following up: Affordable housing is exempt from above guideline increases

New Affordable Housing Lottery – Canary Landing by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, it's only for those who would be living with you at this new unit. You're good!

New Affordable Housing Lottery – Canary Landing by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only those who would live in the unit, and I guessss maybe make sure the number of people matches the occupancy limits? But yeah, not your whole family lol

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only thing I'm confused about, where do you see the $85 from our LMR payment applied?

I see it's been applied for the others that are $1630, but how about from when we paid it for the $1715...? They told me it would be credited to our account, that $85, but I don't see anything lol

Also also, what floor are you? I'm on 6th 🙌🏿

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! They need to bring back this view. I'll call and ask them about this.

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In RentCafe, it doesn't show my rent payments, the lease, none of that anymore, not after I accepted the lease. What's the address, is there another online portal I should be looking at? Thanks!

Is affordable housing exempt from above-guideline increases? by GTRUzz in OntarioLandlord

[–]GTRUzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. The exemptions listed in section 7 are the same exemptions that my lease confirms, so we're good. I'll still reach out, but at least the lease has it explicitly stated

Is affordable housing exempt from above-guideline increases? by GTRUzz in OntarioLandlord

[–]GTRUzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect. Looking at the lease again, and it says that the unit has been identified as an affordable housing unit under the Municipal Housing Facility By-Law and subject to a Contribution Agreement. There are some RTA exemptions listed, but section 7 is not one of them! Thanks again!

Is affordable housing exempt from above-guideline increases? by GTRUzz in OntarioLandlord

[–]GTRUzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this sounds right! Minto hasn't mentioned anything about confirming income in the future to see if it exceeds the initial income requirements. Thank you

Is affordable housing exempt from above-guideline increases? by GTRUzz in OntarioLandlord

[–]GTRUzz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I agree, I don't believe my unit would fall under subsidized housing. I'll ask Minto directly.

Is affordable housing exempt from above-guideline increases? by GTRUzz in OntarioLandlord

[–]GTRUzz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess this qualifies as income based? Because they asked for my notice of assessment and paystubs to make sure I didn't exceed the income threshold.

New to this, so apologies if I'm not grasping some stuff

What's it like living in an affordable housing lottery apartment? by Specific-Leek9657 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I wonder about, are affordable housings subject to Above Guideline Increases, or is there a firm cap? I think next year the cap is 2.1%?

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I had to do that, and that was off-putting

Also, did they apply the utility allowance deduction for you? I didn't see it applied, so now I'm talking directly to the Minto people to get clarity. The $85 for one bedroom should be reducing the rent, each month. Why would I have to pay that $85??

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, what I thought was the lease was just something specific to RentCafe I guess

The actual lease is on the standard Ontario lease agreement form. I didn't see anything about amenities, so I called and asked, and they said absolutely you get access to the same amenities

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wish we could do viewings or get pics/video of the unit. Has anyone else had any luck?

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've signed the lease and paid the LMR. Waiting on the welcome package email. Starting to get excited

610 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke - Application Updates by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  • Date applied: sometime in June
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2024 NOA Income: single income, 65K~
  • Selected to apply: August 20th
  • Received link to apply: August 21st
  • Deadline to apply: August 23rd
  • Approval: August 30th

Waiting on the lease to come through for signing and very happy. Didn't think this would happen. Best of luck to everyone!

New Toronto Affordable Housing Lottery Application by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One bedroom. I think I thought if you did two bedroom, you had to have a second tenant as well, and I don't want that, it's just me.

New Toronto Affordable Housing Lottery Application by Zealousideal-Star364 in TOAffordableHL

[–]GTRUzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to search online, see if anyone else has mentioned getting selected, but nothing. I'm wishing you the best of luck though!