On June 29, 2026, the City of Montreal announced a new injection of roughly $750,000 into the Rent‑Assistance Bank, a program run by the nonprofit Maison du Père. The additional money is earmarked to help households that are in danger of losing their homes.
The boost is expected to benefit about 150 families identified as being at immediate risk of eviction. Recipients will receive short‑term financial aid designed to cover overdue rent or other housing costs that could otherwise result in a court‑ordered removal.
The Rent‑Assistance Bank operates as a revolving fund that provides emergency cash assistance to families facing eviction notices. By supplying rapid, short‑term loans or grants, the program aims to keep tenants in their current residences while they work toward longer‑term housing stability.
City officials said the new allocation reflects a commitment to curb the rising number of households facing housing insecurity in Montreal. They noted that the added resources will allow the Maison du Père to respond more quickly to eviction threats and to expand outreach to families that previously fell outside the program’s capacity.
Housing advocates have highlighted the broader context of rising rents and limited affordable units across the city, which has intensified the need for emergency assistance. The supplemental $750,000 represents a targeted effort to address those pressures by preventing immediate displacement for vulnerable households, thereby reducing the likelihood of longer‑term homelessness.
The city and Maison du Père will monitor the impact of the funding over the coming months, adjusting distribution as needed to ensure that the most at‑risk families receive timely support.