Housing Services
The City of Ontario’s Housing Services Department is dedicated to empowering our community to achieve safe, stable and affordable housing for all.
Emporia Building
ESG Eviction Prevention Program
The City of Ontario has established the ESG Eviction Prevent Program (EEPP) to mitigate potential eviction and displacement of existing Ontario residents experiencing housing instability. Specifically, this program will assist Ontario residents at risk of homelessness by providing short-term rental assistance payments. Eligible applicants can receive up to three months of rental assistance, with a maximum financial benefit of $10,000. Program participants are eligible to receive assistance one time in a 12-
month period. To qualify for this program, participants must have a gross annual household income that does not exceed 30% of Area Median Income.
Please note that if you are receiving any rental assistance subsidy such as Section 8, or the Housing Choice Voucher you will ineligible to apply for this program.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Incomplete applications that do not have all required documentation will not be accepted. Funding is limited and completed applications will be reviewed on a first come-first served basis. Complete the attached application and submit along with the checklist shown on the following page with copies of the required information to the Housing Services Department. Email applications will not be accepted.
Applications may be submitted by mail or in person at the following address:
CITY OF ONTARIO HOUSING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
208 W. EMPORIA STREET ONTARIO, CA 91762
Appointments for an intake review and to submit an application may be scheduled online.
The City of Ontario is not responsible for applications submitted by U.S. Mail and strongly encourages
applicants who submit applications via U.S. Mail to contact the Housing Services Department to verify
receipt of application. Applications submitted by mail that are incomplete will be returned via U.S. Mail
to the applicant.
For further information, please call (909) 395-2006 or email Rentalutility@ontarioca.gov.