Air Conditioner Assistance for Low-Income Seniors

Copy: Are you 65+ and living in an apartment building? You may be eligible to receive a free portable air conditioner from the City of Toronto. This summer, the City is launching a pilot program to provide free portable air conditioners to some low-income seniors with a health-related need for air conditioning. Applications will be accepted from Monday, May 26 to Friday, June 6

Q: How do you apply for the Air Conditioning Assistance program?   

A: Seniors or their caregivers will have the option to apply online at toronto.ca/ACProgram, by phone at 416-397-2220 or in-person at one of the following locations:   

  • Scarborough Civic Centre (150 Borough Drive) on Tuesday, May 27, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Tuesday, June 3, 9:00am to 4:00pm. 
  • Regent Park Community Centre (402 Shuter Street) on Wednesday, May 28, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Wednesday, June 4, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
  • Keele Community Hub (1652 Keele Street) on Friday, May 30, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Friday, June 6, 9:00am to 4:00pm. 

Q: Where can I get help with the application?  

A: Seniors and caregivers can receive help with accessibility support, application accommodations or general information about the program by contacting the Human Services Integration Office at 416-397-2220 from Monday, May 26 to Friday, June 6. More information on eligibility and how to apply is available at toronto.ca/ACProgram. 

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