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Learn about

Hamilton’s Systems Planning Framework

The framework serves as a roadmap to guide municipal decision-makers, staff, social service providers and community organizations in addressing the needs of individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Review the Framework

Learn about the available housing programs and resources for tenants, landlords and people experiencing homelessness.

Supported Housing

Learn about the available programs and resources for OW and ODSP recipients and low-income families to remain or find a home.

Tenant & Landlord Resources

Learn about the by-laws and regulation that govern rentals, and the available programs and supports for both tenants and landlords.

Preventing & Ending Homelessness

The City funds and monitors programs that together work to support individuals and families in stabilizing housing and preventing homelessness.

Housing for Newcomers

Whether purchasing a new home or are looking for subsidized housing, there are many resources available to newcomers to Hamilton.

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Priority Applications

Social housing providers must offer vacant rent-geared-to-income or RGI housing units to eligible applicants selected from the centralized waiting list, based on priority applications.

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Access to Housing or ATH helps with the application process and maintains the central waiting list for subsidized housing for social housing providers in Hamilton.

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Tenant Information

Tenants & landlords have rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). Learn more about what is covered in the RTA.

Date modified

April 03, 2023