Disability in Toronto
We found 9 places in Toronto and the cities around it.
23 more serve all of Canada. They are on the Canada-wide list.
City of Toronto Property Tax Increase Cancellation for Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Who qualifies:
- Age 65+, or 60 to 64 on GIS, or on disability benefits
- Household income $62,000 or less
- Home assessed below $975,000
- Owned and lived in the home 1 year or more
What you need to apply:
- CRA Notice of Assessment or Reassessment
- Proof of age or disability benefits
- No unpaid taxes from past years
Deadline: 2 November 2026
Toronto cancels the yearly increase in property tax for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities who own their home. The amount is applied to your tax account, and you must reapply every year. The 2026 deadline is November 2, 2026.
For: Toronto homeowners aged 65+, or 60 to 64 on GIS, or who get disability benefits, with household income of $62,000 or less and a home assessed below $975,000.
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Toronto · checked 5 October 2026 · everything we know
City of Toronto Water and Solid Waste Rebate for Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Who qualifies:
- Senior 65+, or 60 to 64 on GIS, or 50+ with pension
- Or you get disability benefits (ODSP, CPP, WSIB...)
- Household income $62,000 or less
- Use under 400 m3 of water a year, metered
What you need to apply:
- CRA Notice of Assessment or Reassessment
- Proof of age or disability benefits
- Water/utility account paid in full
Deadline: 2 November 2026
Toronto gives a rebate on the water use part of your utility bill if you are a low-income senior or a low-income person with a disability. You may also get a rebate on the garbage (solid waste) part of the bill. The rebate is applied to your account, and you must reapply every year. The 2026 deadline is November 2, 2026.
For: Toronto homeowners who are low-income seniors or receive disability benefits, with household income of $62,000 or less, who use less than 400 cubic metres of water a year.
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Toronto · checked 5 October 2026 · everything we know
Co-operative Housing Grant Program (City of Toronto, 2026)
Who qualifies:
- Member of a non-profit co-op for 1 year or more
- Household income $62,000 or less
- A senior, or on disability benefits
- No unpaid tax or utility amounts from past years
What you need to apply:
- Your Co-op Occupancy Agreement (first time)
- Notice of Assessment for 2025
- Proof of age or disability income
Deadline: 2 November 2026
Yearly grants for low-income seniors and people with disabilities who live in a non-profit housing co-op in Toronto, even if they do not get their own tax or water bill. The grants are $50 for property tax, $200 for water and $163.76 for solid waste. The City mails you a cheque.
For: Low-income seniors and people with disabilities who have been members of a Toronto non-profit housing co-op for at least one year, with household income of $62,000 or less.
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Toronto · checked 6 October 2026 · everything we know
Adult Day Programs at City of Toronto long-term care homes
Who qualifies:
- Valid Ontario health card
- Caregiver needs regular respite
- Can take own medication and bear weight
- No heavy physical care needed
What you need to apply:
- Ontario health card number
Day programs, Monday to Friday, for seniors living at home who are frail, have memory problems or are isolated. People take part in social, recreational and exercise activities, get meals and snacks, and get help with daily tasks. It also gives family caregivers a regular break.
For: Ontario residents with a health card who live in the community and whose caregiver needs regular breaks, and whose needs the program can meet.
Toronto · checked 6 October 2026 · everything we know
Wheel-Trans
Who qualifies:
- Disability that limits use of regular TTC
- Can be permanent or temporary
- Not based on income or age
What you need to apply:
- Application with a health care professional part
Wheel-Trans is the City of Toronto's accessible para-transit service run by the TTC for people with disabilities. Depending on your needs you may get door-to-door trips all the time, some of the time, or for a set time after an injury or surgery.
For: People whose disability (permanent or temporary) stops them using regular TTC for all or part of a trip. It is not based on disability type, income or age.
Toronto · checked 5 October 2026 · everything we know
Ontario Works Guide Dog Benefit (Toronto)
Who qualifies:
- You receive Ontario Works
- Dog certified by an accredited training school
What you need to apply:
- The dog's certificate or registration card
People on Ontario Works who have a certified guide, hearing or service dog because of a disability can get $84 a month per dog. The money helps pay for the dog's routine care and food. No receipts are needed, and the benefit is reviewed every 12 months.
For: People on Ontario Works in Toronto, or their spouse or dependant, who use a certified guide, hearing or service dog because of a disability.
Toronto · checked 6 October 2026 · everything we know
Homemakers and Nurses Services Program (City of Toronto)
Who qualifies:
- Age 18 or older, living in Toronto
- Limited income and savings
- Lasting disability or health condition, or 65+
- Live in a self-contained unit
What you need to apply:
- A doctor's letter about your condition
- Income and savings details
A City of Toronto program that sends a homemaker to help with light housekeeping, laundry, shopping and meal preparation. It is for people with limited money who cannot do these tasks themselves. The City pays a subsidy after a financial check.
For: Toronto adults 18 and older with limited income and savings who have a lasting disability or health condition, or are 65 and older with an impairment. Seniors get priority.
Toronto · checked 6 October 2026 · everything we know
Toronto Medical Items, Devices and Supplies help (Ontario Works and ODSP)
Who qualifies:
- Get Ontario Works or ODSP
- Or low income in Toronto, no social assistance
- Not living in an institution
What you need to apply:
- A prescription or assessment
- A cost estimate from a vendor
Toronto Employment and Social Services pays for items such as walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, braces, diabetic supplies, compression garments and hospital beds. Maximum amounts vary by item.
For: People who get Ontario Works or ODSP. Low-income Toronto residents without social assistance can ask about help with health costs.
Toronto · checked 6 October 2026 · everything we know
Toronto eyeglasses help (Ontario Works, ODSP and low-income residents)
Who qualifies:
- Get Ontario Works, Emergency Assistance or ODSP
- Or low income in Toronto
- Have an eyeglasses prescription
What you need to apply:
- An eyeglasses prescription
The City helps pay for eyeglasses. Ontario Works and ODSP caseworkers send a voucher to City Optical. OHIP also covers eye exams.
For: People on Ontario Works or Emergency Assistance, ODSP dependent adults, and low-income Toronto residents who cannot afford glasses.
Toronto · checked 6 October 2026 · everything we know
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