Programs and Services
Housing Overview & Programs
The City of Ontario's residential neighborhoods are a source of great pride, which the City demonstrates through its ongoing commitment to beautiful neighborhoods and encouragement of home ownership through several outstanding programs. Other affiliate housing programs are also available to qualified residents of Ontario offered by the County of San Bernardino.
Summary of Housing Programs
- Looking for affordable housing in Ontario? We have multi-family, privately-owned, agency-owned, senior citizen and HUD housing projects within Ontario.
- Are you a developer or a non-profit agency? We provide financial assistance if you are interested in building and acquiring/renovating single and multi-family units.
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) are federal programs to benefit low-income families by funding community activities, capital improvements, resources for the homeless and a variety of affordable housing initiatives.
- To encourage City of Ontario police officers to take an active role in the community, the Police Assistance Loan (PAL) Program offers down payment assistance to Ontario peace officers if they purchase homes within Ontario city limits.
- Homebuyer assistance programs are also available through the State of California's CalHFA programs.
Rent Assistance Programs
ESG Eviction Prevention Program
The Emergency Eviction Prevention Program prevents eviction and ensures the preservation of housing stability for extremely low-income renters who require temporary rent assistance to prevent eviction. The program provides up to three months of rent payments for households at or below 30% the Area Median Income (AMI) that have received an eviction notice. Applications must be turned in in person. Program funding is limited and available on a first-qualified, first-served basis. Please note that income limits are subject to change annually.
Income Limits
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| $25,850 | $29,550 | $33,250 | $36,900 | $39,900 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Program Guidelines and Application
ESG Eviction Prevention Program Guidelines.pdf ESG Eviction Prevention Program ApplicationHardship Reimbursement Program
The Hardship Reimbursement Program reduces the effect of unexpected financial hardships and ensures the preservation of housing stability for households at or below 120% AMI. Program funding is limited and available on a first-qualified, first-served basis. The cost of hardship must be documented and cannot exceed $10,000.
Income Limits
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| $89,450 | $102,250 | $115,00 | $127.800 | $138,000 | $148,250 | $158,450 | $168,700 |