- Be a permanent Ontario Resident. Temporary residents and visitors (e.g. tourists, students, foreign workers on a work permit, etc.) are not eligible.
- Be in financial need; after-tax net income meets required program limits
based on household size (number of adults in the home).
Important: If applying for a stairlift, modular ramp, vertical platform lift, tub cut-out, ceiling track lift or home modifications (construction) and you own or your family owns your home, you must provide a Notice of Assessment for each homeowner listed on the property tax bill.
- Have a permanent, ongoing, or recurring disability that impedes mobility and results in substantial restrictions in activities of daily living (eating, bathing, toileting, transferring, and mobility) and/or getting in and out of your home to access essential medical care or community services.
How to Determine Household Size
Your household size includes:
- You (the Applicant)
- Your spouse or common-law partner
- Anyone else living in your home who is 18 or older
Special Note for Child Applicants (under 18):
If the Applicant is a child, the household income must include income from:
- The child’s parent(s) or guardian(s)
- Anyone else in the home who is 18 or older
Income Limits by Household Size Table
Household Size
|
Household Net Income Minimum (After-Tax) |
Household Net Income Maximum (After-Tax)
|
1 adult
| $38,000 | $54,000
|
2 adults
| $54,000 | $65,000
|
3 adults
| $65,000
| $71,000
|
4+ adults
| $71,000
| $71,000
|
How to Determine
Financial Eligibility
Fully Eligible (No Contribution Needed):
If your after-tax income is at or below the minimum income limit for your household size (see Table A), you qualify for full funding.
Not Eligible:
If your after-tax income is at or above the maximum income limit for your household size, you do not qualify for funding.
Partial Contribution Required:
If your income is between the minimum and maximum limits, you will need to pay part of the cost.
Income Limits by Household Size Table
Household Size
|
Household Net Income Minimum (After-Tax) |
Household Net Income Maximum (After-Tax)
|
1 adult
| $38,000 | $54,000
|
2 adults
| $54,000 | $65,000
|
3 adults
| $65,000
| $71,000
|
4+ adults
| $71,000
| $71,000
|
How to Calculate Required Financial Contribution
Applicants whose after-tax income falls between the minimum and maximum limits for their household size (see Table A) may need to pay part of the cost.
Step 1:
Find the Residual Family Income:
Subtract the Allowable Household Net Income from the Household Net Income.
Step 2:
Use the table below to find which Residual Income Range your result falls into.
This tells you the Required Contribution Percentage.
Step 3:
Calculate the Required Contribution:
Multiply the Total Cost of the Request by the Required Contribution Percentage
Required Contribution Table
Residual Income Range
|
Required Contribution (%) |
$0
| 0% |
$1 - $5,000
| 10% |
$5,001 - $10,000
| 20% |
$10,001 - $15,000
| 30% |
$15,001 - $20,000
| 40% |
$20,001 - $25,000
| 50% |
$25,001 - $30,000
| 60% |
over $30,000
| No Eligible |
Examples of Required Financial Contribution
Case Study 1: Lower Limit – No Contribution Required
Applicant: Sarah
Household Size: 1 adult
After-Tax Net Income: $36,000
Outcome:
- The minimum income limit for 1 adult is $38,000.
- Sarah’s income is below the limit
Result:
✅ No contribution required.
Case Study 2: Upper Limit – Ineligible
Applicants: Alex and Jamie
Household Size: 2 adults
After-Tax Net Income: $66,000
Outcome:
- The max income limit for 2 adults is $65,000.
- $66,000 is above the 2-person limit ($65,000)
Result:
❌ Not eligible.
Case Study 3: Client Contribution Required
Applicants: David and Priya
Household Size: 2 adults
After-Tax Net Income: $60,000
Total Cost of Request: $12,000
Step 1 – Determine Residual Income:
- Income minimum limit for 2 adults = $54,000
- Residual Income = $60,000 - $54,000 = $6,000
Step 2 – Determine Contribution Percentage:
- $6,000 falls in the $5,001 – $10,000 range
→ 20% contribution
Step 3 – Calculate Contribution:
Result:
✅ Eligible, but must contribute $2,400
The HVMP provides funding for basic and essential solutions directly addressing physical barriers within a home explicitly related to an applicant's disability and current mobility restrictions as recommended by an Occupational Therapist.
