City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Housing Services Division
Access to Housing Local Housing Services
- Description
Operates as an access point for subsidized housing in Hamilton. Staff assist applicants with the application process and maintain the central waiting list for subsidized housing available from social housing providers. They do not operate as a landlord and do not directly offer housing, or provide emergency shelters or emergency housing.
Eligibility is calculated based on 30% of a household's gross monthly income. If applicant is receiving assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, a social assistance rent scale is applied. Additional charges may apply depending on the building (such as utilities or parking).
- Eligibility
- Open to all Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or refugee claimants who do not have arrears owed to an Ontario social housing provider for rent or damage.
- Application Process
- Application forms are available on the website or through other local housing service organizations. Contact for more information.
- Documents Required
- Documents outlined in application form
- Office
- 905-546-2424 x3708
- Web Site
- https://www.hamilton.ca/social-services/housing/social-housing
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 350 King St E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Y3
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Updated On
- December 8, 2025
- Last Verified On
- December 8, 2025
- Address
- 350 King St E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Y3Office of the Housing Services Division of the City of Hamilton.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pmMon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Hamilton
