Résidenti’ELLE DU Y DES FEMMES

Résidenti’ELLE, is a new project by YWCA Montreal designed to provide a living space for women in the Montreal community.

With 96 units, this new environment has been created to offer people who identify as women (single women, single mothers or caregiver) a safe, inclusive space that supports autonomy.

Résidenti’ELLE is fully aligned with the mission of YWCA Montreal: supporting women on their path toward a better future.

Information required to complete the form:

• Legal status in Canada
• Annual gross household income
• Current rent
• Housing history
• Contact information for 2 people

Did you miss the information sessions for the Résidenti’ELLE project?

Would you like to find out more before submitting your application? Here is the recording of the virtual information session.

The Résidenti’ELLE project includes :

1. Social and affordable housing, offering permanent, self-sufficient accommodation for single women, single mothers or caregiver.
   Phase 1: 28 PSL-subsidized units at 25% of gross income and 8 non-subsidized units.
2. Housing and accommodation with psychosocial and community support, whose duration varies depending on the circumstances.
   The programme is aimed at single women, single mothers or caregiver.
   Component 3: 50 PSL-subsidized units at 25% of gross income. 10 ICRL units reserved for individuals who do not meet the PSL criteria, up to 30% of gross income.

Eligibility criteria

The Résidenti’ELLE project is open to people 18 years old and over who identify as women (single women, single mothers or caregivers):

• Meet the criteria of the Accès Logis programme, Phase 1 (36 units)
• Meet the criteria of the AccèsLogis programme – Component 3 (50 units):
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
  • Have resided within the territory of the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM) for at least 12 months over the past two years;
  • Have total assets of $100,000 or less, and an annual gross income equal to or below the thresholds set by the programme.
• Be able to meet one’s basic needs and cover the cost of housing, either independently or with support;
• Provide at least two (2) references;
• Comply with the YWCA Montreal’s requirements;
• Be seeking supported accommodation that does not meet the AccèsLogis criteria (10 units);
• And any other criteria specified by the programme.

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Selection Process

The selection process is regulated and must be followed as outlined. All housing/shelter requests must be submitted through official channels, either by completing the online form on your own or during an appointment.

1. Candidate application form : Complete the form in full.
2. Individual interview : Invitation to an interview with the Selection Committee (3 people).
3. Decision of the Selection Committee : Each candidate who has completed the selection process will receive a response, whether positive or negative.
4. The application package is sent to the selected candidate : You will have five business days to send us all the documents required for your RSP eligibility application, which will be sent to the OMHM. (For AccèsLogis)
5. If your application is approved : Move-in planned for spring 2026.

Applications will be processed in the order they are received and according to the interview scorecard.

If all positions for which you are eligible have been filled, you will be notified that your application has been placed on a waiting list.

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