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Hamilton City Council expresses concerns over Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, at Special Council meeting

April 8 2022

HAMILTON, ON - At a special meeting today, Hamilton City Council discussed concerns over the impact of the provincial proposed Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022.

City approves significant investment in the housing and homelessness system

June 10 2021

HAMILTON, ON – On June 9, 2021, Hamilton Council approved further interventions in its post-COVID adaptation and transition plan for Hamilton’s housing and homelessness system which includes a one-time investment of $2 million for housing allowances for clients of City funded Intensive Case Management (ICM) programs.

City of Hamilton, non-profit housing organizations join forces to develop new mixed income housing community in Hamilton

December 18 2020

HAMILTON, ON – On December 17, 2020, the City of Hamilton closed the real estate transaction with Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes (HEK) and Victoria Park Community Homes (VPCH) on the 2.84 ha (7.2 acre) site located at 60 Caledon Avenue in Hamilton.

Continued action on creating more affordable housing and helping the homeless in Hamilton

December 2 2020

HAMILTON, ON – Mayor Fred Eisenberger and City Manager Janette Smith, offered to meet today with Defund the Police demonstration organizers in City Hall. The meeting was to take place within City Hall to ensure that appropriate physical distancing could take place. The demonstrators rejected the offer to meet indicating it was “all of them or none of them” a scenario that is not possible as it would violate public health orders.

CityHousing Hamilton partners with Indwell and Jamesville Redevelopment Corporation

September 24 2019

HAMILTON, ON -The CityHousing Hamilton (CHH) Board of Directors approved a report today recommending Indwell and the Jamesville Redevelopment Corporation as the Qualified Preferred Proponent team for the Jamesville Redevelopment Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

City launches down payment assistance program to help renters buy their first home

April 19 2018

HAMILTON, ON – As part of the province’s Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario (IAH) program, the City is once again launching the Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) to make home buying easier for eligible Hamilton renters.

City of Hamilton partners with Nordic countries to identify new sustainable affordable housing models

March 16 2018

Hamilton, ON – The City of Hamilton is undertaking a learning partnership with a consortium of Nordic organizations including the sustainable urbanization advisory firm, Quercus Group and Climate-KIC, the world’s largest public-private accelerator of green businesses. The partnership also includes the International Federation for Housing and Planning. This partnership is designed to share best practices from Nordic nations in regards to affordable, accessible and sustainable housing.

Hamilton invests $50 million in safe, affordable housing

April 13 2017

HAMILTON, ON - April 13, 2017 - In a historic investment, last night Hamilton City Council committed $50 million towards reducing the impact of poverty in Hamilton through investment in safe, affordable housing. With 6,000 residents currently on the housing waitlist in Hamilton, targeted investment in the quantity and quality of social and affordable housing will reduce this number and move residents into suitable homes. The funds for the $50 million investment are derived from:

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