City of Hamilton, Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Housing Services Division
Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program
- Description
The Residential Care Subsidy Program aims to prevent homelessness by providing for safe and affordable supported housing in a communal setting for people who require assistance with the daily activities of life. Offers choices of housing with support options for people who would otherwise be homeless, inappropriately housed in institutions and/or shelters, or inadequately supported in other settings.
- Eligibility
- To qualify for the RCF Subsidy program an individual must: be 18 years of age or older meet established asset and income criteria be able to maintain personal mobility at the time of admission require assistance with identified activities of daily living All potential residents will be assessed by a qualified health professional as to their eligibility for a given facility prior to admission.
- Application Process
- After finding a suitable Residential Care Facility that is part of the Subsidy Program, a Schedule 20 (found on the website) should be completed by a healthcare professional and returned to the RCF Operator. The Operator will make a referral to the RCF Subsidy Program, and case workers will schedule an intake appointment to review the applicant's income and assets.
- Documents Required
- Documents outlined in application form
- Web Site
- https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/housing-shelter/supported-housing/residential-care-facilities-subsidy-program
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 350 King St E
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Y3
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- 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
