Social Assistance Eligibility Estimator

Ontario has two social assistance programs for people in financial need:

• Ontario Works
• Ontario Disability Support Program

The Eligibility Estimator is a quick way to find out if you might qualify for one or both of these programs. It takes about 2-5 minutes.

The Estimator is anonymous - we will not ask you for your name or any personal identification.

The Estimator is not an application for Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program.

You should not use the estimator if:

• You are self-employed;
• You need help with the costs of caring for a child who is temporarily in your care and you are not the natural or adoptive parent of the child);
• You need help with the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability; Click here to locate your local Ontario Disability Support Office to obtain information on Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities

The estimator will ask you questions about:

• The age of each family member
• How much you pay for your housing, such as rent, mortgage or board
• How much you pay for other housing costs, such as heat, utilities, property taxes and insurance
• Your family's monthly income
• The value of your family's assets

Having this information with you will help you get the most accurate estimate of your eligibility.

Reason For Assistance

* Which of the following best describes your situation?

I need help to pay for food, housing or other living costs.(Ontario Works)
I am/my spouse is a person with a disability and need help to pay for food, housing or other living costs.(Ontario Disability Support Program)

About you and your family.

* How old are you?	Under 18 years old 18-64 years old 65 years old and up
How old is your spouse or common-law partner?	I do not have spouse or common-law partner Under 18 years old 18-64 years old 65 years old and up
My spouse and I both have a disability

How many children 12 years old and under do you have living with you?
How many children 13 to 17 years old do you have living with you?
How many children 18 years old or older do you have living with you?

For Northern Ontario Residents

Do you live in a remote, far north community that does not have year-round road access? No Yes

Monthly Housing Costs

Please tell us your monthly housing costs.

Mortgage/Rent
Board and Lodging/Room and Board
Do you pay for any of the following expenses?
Condominium Maintenance
Gas/Hydro/Electric/Water/Sewage
Property Tax
House Insurance
Total Accomodation Costs:	$0.00

Asset Information

Please enter your family's total assets

Cash
Bank Accounts
Investments
Trust Fund
Other
Total Assets:	$0.00

Income Information

Please enter your family's total monthly income

Net Earnings from a job or training program Net Earnings from a job or training program		(Do not include earnings for any children who are attending high-school full-time)
Insurance Benefits (EI)
Support Payments (Child/Spousal/Sponsorship)
Canada/Quebec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP)
Old Age Security (OAS)
Rental Income
Boarder Income
Other Income such as: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Benefits (WSIB) Private Insurance Benefits Investment Income Other Income Other Income such as: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Benefits (WSIB),Private Insurance Benefits,Investment Income
Total Income:	$0.00

Child Care And Work Related Expenses

Do you have child care expenses for children under 18 years old? If so, how much do you pay each month?
Do you pay for any disability-related items or services due to your job, training program? If so, how much do you pay each month?
Total Expenses	$0.00

Thank you for using the Social Assistance Eligibility Estimator.