For seniors experiencing difficulty with daily living activities, the Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI) program provides financial assistance of up to $3,500 to homeowners or landlords for minor home adaptations.

Funding can be used for items such as extra hallway or stairway handrails, louder doorbells, lever-handles on doors and faucets, grab bars in the washroom, or brighter lighting in hallways, stairs and kitchens.

Residents interested in major modifications for accessibility could consider RRAP Modifications for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP-D). Please note that RRAP and HASI funding cannot be combined.

Program Highlights

Homeowners may apply

• If they have reached the age of 65 or older and have difficulty with daily living activities in their home
• If their home is a permanent residence
• If their total gross household income falls within the Income Threshold for their household type (Proof of income is required)

• Up to 100 per cent of the qualified home adaptations to a maximum of $3,500.
• Home adaptations must be permanent and make daily activities easier and safer to perform.
• The loan is forgiven if the homeowner agrees to occupy the home for 6-months after the work is completed.

Be a wise consumer
The City of Toronto has tips for people who intend to apply for HASI funding. RRAP Consumer Advice (PDF)

See also Choosing a Contractor but please note: Work completed before final approval will not be eligible for HASI funding.

Landlords may apply:

• If their tenants have reached the age of 65 or older and have difficulty with daily living activities in their home (Landlords should obtain age and income information from their tenants.)
• If their apartments are permanent residences
• If their total gross household income falls within the Income Threshold for their household type

• Up to 100% of the qualified home adaptations to a maximum of $3,500.
• Home adaptations must be permanent and make daily activities easier and safer to perform.
• Rents will not increase as a result of the adaptations.

1. Call 311 Toronto or (416) 392-2489 to obtain the HASI workbook or download it from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) or by calling CMHC at 1-800-668-2642.
2. Complete the application and income worksheet in the HASI workbook. Send the completed application, income worksheet, self-assessment and support documentation to City of Toronto, Housing Improvement Programs, 7th floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
3. Wait for Conditional Approval. CMHC will send you written confirmation of your conditional approval and adaptations eligible for funding. Now you can continue the application process.
4. Get bids from contractors. Within 45 days of your conditional approval, get two independent quotes from contractors (OR as a Do-It-Yourself project) to complete the approved adaptations. Send in the quotes to City of Toronto, Housing Improvement Programs, 7th floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6.
Consult Choosing a Contractor for suggestions on selecting contractors.
5. Wait for Final Approval. After review and acceptance, CMHC will send Final Approval of your HASI assistance. The letter will also include a Promissory Note to be completed and returned to CMHC. Within 90 days of approval, you must complete the work.
6. After Final Approval, begin the work and provide all original invoices or receipts along with the Promissory Note, completed, signed and witnessed to City of Toronto, Housing Improvement Programs, 7th floor, Metro Hall, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6.
7. When you receive your HASI cheque, pay the suppliers and contractors as required.