: In specific situations, assistance may be approved for a second residence. How to Access the Benefit
Standard ODSP shelter allowance is capped (e.g., $522 for a single person). If your rent is higher, ODSP doesn’t automatically give more—it just reduces your basic needs. The Portable Benefit is your core ODSP. That means your $343 basic needs amount (for food, bus fare, toiletries) stays untouched for what it’s meant for. hidden benefits from odsp portable
There is a specific stream for those fleeing violence or human trafficking. : In specific situations, assistance may be approved
through the COHB program, which is a common barrier to moving. No Shelter Allowance Deduction : In specific situations
For the COHB, contact your local city or municipality's housing help center directly rather than your ODSP worker.
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