Learn if you qualify for a Free AC

Only 3 Days Left to Apply: Free Portable Air Conditioner Program for Low-Income Seniors

Application Deadline: June 6, 2025

Time is running out! The City of Toronto's Free AC Program Pilot – Air Conditioner Assistance for Low-Income Seniors is closing applications in just three days. If you or someone you know is a low-income senior living in a multi-unit residential building and could benefit from a free portable air conditioner this summer, now is the time to act.

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About the Program

Launched as a Mayoral priority and supported through Budget 2025, this pilot program is designed to help low-income seniors stay safe during extreme summer heat. It supports seniors who:

Live in multi-unit residential buildings (3 or more storeys)

Are not under active care of a doctor or nurse practitioner and may find it difficult to obtain a medical note

Have a health-related need for cooling

Are not receiving Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

If you are receiving OW or ODSP, speak with your caseworker about available medical items, devices, and supplies.

If you are a low-income Toronto resident not on OW or ODSP, you may also qualify for support through the Hardship Fund.

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How to Apply

Applications are open until Thursday, June 6, 2025.

You can apply:

Online (requires an email address)

By phone or in-person – visit ACProgram/HowToApply for more details

Live interpretation is available by telephone upon request

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What Happens Next?

Randomized draw: All eligible applicants will be entered into a random selection

Notifications: Selected applicants will be contacted the week of June 16, 2025

Distribution begins: Portable air conditioners will be delivered starting July 2025

Verification: Selected applicants must provide:

Proof of name, address, and date of birth

A copy of their 2024 Notice of Assessment

Follow-up: If you applied online, expect an email. If you applied by phone or in person, you’ll be contacted by phone.

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Don’t Miss Out

Toronto summers can be dangerous without proper cooling, especially for seniors with health concerns. This pilot program is a vital part of the city’s climate resilience plan, and it’s designed to reach those who need help the most.

✅ Application Deadline: June 6, 2025

💨 Apply now before the summer heat sets in!

For more information and to apply, visit ACProgram/HowToApply or call the City of Toronto’s information line.