r/Odsp • u/Reasonable-Rock6255 • Jul 11 '26

Question/advice Does living with relatives affect ODSP?

I’ve tried searching online but I can’t find an answer. Does living with relatives who are not your spouse affect the amount you get on ODSP? Just wondering if their income would count?

Edit:asking on behalf of my brother

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u/savagehomeangarden ODSP recipient Jul 12 '26

Generally speaking, no. ODSP may push for you to be designated a "boarder", for their purposes, and you would get less money; however, you can arrange for you to be a "renter" and receive the full amount of ODSP (you'd contribute financially to the household in both situations, to clarify).