What is CityHousing Hamilton?
CityHousing Hamilton is the Housing Corporation owned and operated by the City of Hamilton. As of January 1, 2006, Hamilton Housing Corporation, Dundas Valley Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and the Municipal Non-Profit (Hamilton) Corporation were amalgamated into CityHousing Hamilton Corporation. There are 6,234 units which makes CityHousing Hamilton the 4th largest municipally controlled housing provider in Ontario.
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CityHousing Hamilton
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These units represent an estimated asset value of approximately $350 million and a total replacement value of $500 million. The annual operating cost for CityHousing Hamilton is $45 million.
Staff of the City of Hamilton’s Housing Division manage CityHousing Hamilton. Property management services are provided by in-house staff as well as outsourced companies.
Board of Directors
The majority of the ten-member Board is comprised of City Councillors. The remaining members are drawn from the community, bringing a variety of experience and perspectives. The Board members are:
Councillor Brian McHattie – President
Mr. Peter Schafft – Vice President
Councillor Jason Farr
Councillor Lloyd Ferguson
Councillor Scott Duvall
Councillor Tom Jackson
Mr. Chris McLaughlin
Ms. Patricia Reid
Mr. Alan Walker
Brenda Osborne Director, CEO
Mission Statement
We provide affordable housing that is safe, well maintained, cost effective and that supports the diverse needs of our many communities.
Our Housing Communities
CityHousing Hamilton provides housing to families, seniors, couples, single people and people with special needs in a variety of housing forms including townhouses, apartments, single and semi-detached dwellings. Most of the housing is available on a rent-geared-to-income basis, however some projects offer market rent units as well.
CityHousing Hamilton is more than just bricks and mortar. In partnership with community agencies, a variety of support programs are offered for our tenants and the broader community.
Contact Information
Ramana Ganesaratnam
Manager, Operations
CityHousing Hamilton
(905) 546-2424 ext 7817