Renting guide Toronto 2026 (2026)

You are researching renting guide Toronto 2026 · Toronto accommodation survival. This page sits in SetTern's layer 5 (Accommodation + survival) and maps to the "survival" stage of a real relocation search — eligibility, process, cost, survival, outcome, or recovery.

The figures below come from SetTern's immigration fact registry (sourced from official portals). Confirm current rules before you apply — thresholds and fees change.

IRCC (2026-05-19):

• CRS: Comprehensive Ranking System — invitation rounds publish minimum CRS cut-offs
• Proof of funds (EE): Published minimum settlement funds by family size (updated annually by IRCC)
• Language: Approved tests: IELTS, CELPIP, TEF Canada, TCF Canada (valid 2 years)
• Processing (EE PR): IRCC publishes service standards — often 6 months for many EE applications once complete
• Medical: IME required for most permanent residence applicants
• Application fee (PR): From CAD 1,525 principal applicant (processing + right of permanent residence — confirm IRCC fee table)

IRCC (2026-05-19):

• Study permit: Required for most programs longer than 6 months at DLI institutions
• Financial proof: Tuition + $20,635 CAD living costs (outside Quebec, 2024 base — confirm current IRCC table)
• Work while studying: On-campus unlimited; off-campus up to 24 hours/week during academic sessions (eligible students)
• Post-graduation work: PGWP length tied to program length and DLI eligibility
• Study permit fee: CAD 150 study permit application (plus biometrics if required — confirm IRCC)

Rules change frequently in canada. Use the official sources listed below before paying agents, accepting job offers, or booking flights. SetTern city pages add rent, visa friction, and neighbourhood context; they do not replace government guidance.

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1. Confirm the official immigration or tax page for canada still matches your route.
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3. Cross-check rent and grocery ranges on SetTern city tools — treat third-party indexes as orientation, not quotes.
4. Document every agent fee in writing; walk away from anyone who asks for payment before a signed lease or licence check.
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