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Supported Housing

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Subsidized Housing & Programs

There are subsidized housing and programs available to OW, ODSP and low-income families.

Social Housing

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

Priority Applications

Applicants are offered units in accordance with the 6 priority categories and by their application date.

Housing Provider Information

Learn about the types of housing administered under the Housing Services Act, the policies and procedures that housing providers must follow.

Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit

The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) provides a direct, monthly benefit to eligible households to help pay their rent.

Housing Allowances

The Housing Allowance Program provides a monthly flat-rate subsidy that helps bridge the affordability gap for certain low-income households.

Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program

Provides funding for affordable supported housing in a communal setting for people who require assistance.

Applicant and Tenant Review

The Social Housing Review Panel provides an independent review of certain decisions made by a housing provider or Access to Housing.

Eviction Prevention

Review the Eviction Prevention Best Practices Toolkit that gives social housing providers practical information to help tenants remain housed.

Housing Stability & Rent Ready Benefits

Learn about the Housing Stability Benefit & Rent Ready Program that help ODSP and OW recipients as well people with low income maintain their housing.

Emergency Repair Program

Open to OW and ODSP homeowners to fund serious and urgent repairs that would jeopardize the condition of the home and the health and safety of the residents.

Ontario Renovates Programs

Learn about the Homeowner Ontario Renovates and the Person with Disabilities Ontario Renovates programs to help with required repairs and modifications.

Utilities Arrears Program

Program to help OW, ODSP and low income households pay for utility arrears, disconnection and security deposits.

Date modified

May 29, 2023