Support Programs - Utilities Arrears

• Up to $1,500 in assistance per year for families with children
• Up to $799 in assistance per year for singles and couples without children
• Request will be made to stop shut-off notice immediately
• Approved assistance will be paid directly to utility company
• Security deposits will be refunded to the City of Hamilton for Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program clients (if applicable)

How to Apply

• Low income families or individuals
  Contact Special Supports Program at 905-546-2590.
  
• Ontario Works participants
  Contact your case manager at 905-546-4800.
  
• Ontario Disability Support Program participants
  Contact your case manager at 905-521-7280.

For more information contact Special Supports:

Funding sources for this program provided by the City of Hamilton - Water and Wastewater Division, Ministry of Community & Social Services, Emergency Energy Fund