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Cooperative housing located in 27 townhouses, one which is barrier-free
- each town house has 3 bedrooms suitable for families
- located close to Georgetown Go Station
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A non-denominational, independent living building, for seniors of various incomes who are able to take care of themselves
- 76 apartments and four barrier-free apartments
- support services on site provided by Halton Healthcare
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An apartment building where all units are market value rentals
* call or visit office to apply
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Co-operative housing community made up of 14 townhouses and 2 small 3 story apartment buildings
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How to Find - Help for Seniors
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This listing gives an overview of programs and services available to older adults, and is also an index to related listings in this directory
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
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How to Find - Affordable Housing & Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes
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Explains different housing types and how to apply, and directs to other housing-related listings in this directory
* for emergency shelters see separate listing here
NONPROFIT HOUSING
Housing operated to fill a social need, not as a business
* may be owned by government, nonprofits or charities, co-operatives, etc.
* some is subsidized (reserved for people with low income), some is 'market rent' (open to people of any income)
* some is reserved for seniors or people with disabilities (may have supportive services, like meals, personal support, etc.)
How to find and apply to nonprofit housing:
For complete list see Halton Region website here
Details for each listing show how to apply, but in general:
* for most market-rent units, apply directly to individual housing provider
* for most (but not all) subsidized units, apply through HATCH (at Halton Region 905-825-6000, or see separate HATCH listing here)
Halton Housing Help
Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
* can help explain the housing system, how to search and apply
PRIVATE RENTAL MARKET
Housing that is privately owned, rented as a for-profit business
How to find private rental market housing:
Halton Housing Help
Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
* provides free help and support to tenants to find and keep rental housing
* posts listings of available housing (see here)
Rental listings can also be found in local newspapers, and on websites such as gottarent, viewit, Kijiji, etc.
YOUTH HOUSING
Bridging the Gap
For youth, ages 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
* call 905-635-0663 or see full listing here
Community Youth Programs
Offers residential placement for youth, ages 15 to 18, not able to live with family but not ready for independent living
* call 905-845-9718 or see full listing here
Support House
Offers a full range of supportive housing options for youth ages 16 and up with mental health and/or substance use issues
* call toll free 1-833-845-9355 or see full listing here
HELP TO PAY DEPOSITS OR RENT
Halton Region Housing Stability Fund
One-time assistance with basic housing expenses to help people maintain their housing
* call Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
VETS Canada
For Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless
* call toll free 1-888-228-3871 ext 121 or see separate listing here
HELP TO PAY UTILITIES
See separate listings for Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance here
PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND DEFERRALS
Property Tax Rebate (for lower-income seniors or people with disabilities)
See separate listings for Burlington * Oakville * Milton * Halton Hills or contact your local municipal government
Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program (for lower-income seniors)
* call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or see full listing here
LEGAL HELP FOR HOUSING
Halton Community Legal Services
Provides free legal assistance to those with low income, for housing and landlord/tenant issues
* call 905-875-2069 or see full listing here
* for emergency shelters see separate listing here
NONPROFIT HOUSING
Housing operated to fill a social need, not as a business
* may be owned by government, nonprofits or charities, co-operatives, etc.
* some is subsidized (reserved for people with low income), some is 'market rent' (open to people of any income)
* some is reserved for seniors or people with disabilities (may have supportive services, like meals, personal support, etc.)
How to find and apply to nonprofit housing:
For complete list see Halton Region website here
Details for each listing show how to apply, but in general:
* for most market-rent units, apply directly to individual housing provider
* for most (but not all) subsidized units, apply through HATCH (at Halton Region 905-825-6000, or see separate HATCH listing here)
Halton Housing Help
Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
* can help explain the housing system, how to search and apply
PRIVATE RENTAL MARKET
Housing that is privately owned, rented as a for-profit business
How to find private rental market housing:
Halton Housing Help
Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
* provides free help and support to tenants to find and keep rental housing
* posts listings of available housing (see here)
Rental listings can also be found in local newspapers, and on websites such as gottarent, viewit, Kijiji, etc.
YOUTH HOUSING
Bridging the Gap
For youth, ages 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
* call 905-635-0663 or see full listing here
Community Youth Programs
Offers residential placement for youth, ages 15 to 18, not able to live with family but not ready for independent living
* call 905-845-9718 or see full listing here
Support House
Offers a full range of supportive housing options for youth ages 16 and up with mental health and/or substance use issues
* call toll free 1-833-845-9355 or see full listing here
HELP TO PAY DEPOSITS OR RENT
Halton Region Housing Stability Fund
One-time assistance with basic housing expenses to help people maintain their housing
* call Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
VETS Canada
For Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless
* call toll free 1-888-228-3871 ext 121 or see separate listing here
HELP TO PAY UTILITIES
See separate listings for Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance here
PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND DEFERRALS
Property Tax Rebate (for lower-income seniors or people with disabilities)
See separate listings for Burlington * Oakville * Milton * Halton Hills or contact your local municipal government
Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program (for lower-income seniors)
* call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or see full listing here
LEGAL HELP FOR HOUSING
Halton Community Legal Services
Provides free legal assistance to those with low income, for housing and landlord/tenant issues
* call 905-875-2069 or see full listing here
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Housing Supports
Office: 905-790-7335Crisis: 905-453-1300
General Inquiries: 905-793-9200
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Affordable housing information and supports
Housing Subsidy, www.peelregion.ca/housing/apply-for-subsidy
Visit website to apply online for subsidized rental housing, or to update client information
Local municipal non-profit housing provider includes private non-profit housing such as non-profit housing co-operatives, with online repair request availble to current tenants
Preventing Homelessness in Peel Program (PHIPP)
One-time emergency assistance (for utility bills or rent) to low-income families and individuals at risk of losing their housing, apply online at www.peelregion.ca/help/past-due-bills, or by phone 905-453-1300 for urgent housing and eviction support
Market Rental Housing
Non-subsidized rental units may be available, visit website for information
Housing Subsidy, www.peelregion.ca/housing/apply-for-subsidy
Visit website to apply online for subsidized rental housing, or to update client information
- rent supplement residents selected from centralized waiting list run by Peel Access to Housing (PATH)
- eligibility information available online, including unit size and gross household income
- visit website for appeals information and request form, fax completed eligibility decision appeals to Service Manager at 905-453-0168, or send to Service Manager Appeals, 10 Centre Dr, Suite B, PO Box 2800, STN B, Brampton L6T 0E7
Local municipal non-profit housing provider includes private non-profit housing such as non-profit housing co-operatives, with online repair request availble to current tenants
Preventing Homelessness in Peel Program (PHIPP)
One-time emergency assistance (for utility bills or rent) to low-income families and individuals at risk of losing their housing, apply online at www.peelregion.ca/help/past-due-bills, or by phone 905-453-1300 for urgent housing and eviction support
Market Rental Housing
Non-subsidized rental units may be available, visit website for information
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- Market rent and rent geared to income housing for older adults.
- Includes 26 apartments (20 one-bedroom, six two-bedroom)
- 50% of units are subsidized.
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Federation of nonprofit housing cooperatives * lobbying and representation * promotion of nonprofit cooperative housing * advice and training in cooperative housing management * assistance to new cooperatives
Online list of co-ops with open waiting lists * scholarship for member co-operative residents in postsecondary programs * youth leadership camp
Participating member of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
Online list of co-ops with open waiting lists * scholarship for member co-operative residents in postsecondary programs * youth leadership camp
Participating member of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
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Township of Erin Nonprofit Housing Corporation
Office Phone: 519-855-6354Fax: 519-855-6354
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Market rent and rent geared to income apartments for seniors.
- One and two-bedroom apartments
- Self-care facility
- Subsidized units in cases of need according to availability
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The complex contains 85 townhouse units (2, 3, and 4 bedrooms) and 4 semi-detached bungalows for wheelchair residents
- waiting list for all units, call for availability
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Orion Court:
- 26 family townhouses
- three and four bedrooms
- one barrier free unit
Nottinghill Homes:
- 50 townhouses
- three and four bedrooms
- three barrier free units
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Non-profit 80-unit apartment building
* owned and operated by Knox Heritage Place Inc
* eight two-bedroom units
* four accessible units
* 68 one-bedroom units
* laundry and activity rooms
* owned and operated by Knox Heritage Place Inc
* eight two-bedroom units
* four accessible units
* 68 one-bedroom units
* laundry and activity rooms
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Offers education, services, and housing consulting including:
suitePEAS (Private Elegant Affordable Spaces):
- a program to repurpose existing larger single family homes to create five single suites or units where five like-minded women 55+ will live in a safe, affordable community environment
- a new form of micro housing - small, compact, low cost, low tech, low risk, innovative and affordable
- financially viable and environmentally sustainable
- this micro housing model can accommodate women with limited income and capital as well as women who are seeking community and are willing to pay market prices for their homes
- suites can be owned or rented
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Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Due to COVID-19, the office is only open by appointment
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141 apartments in total, with one to three bedrooms in each unit
- some units qualify for Halton Region subsidies, and the remainder are available at market rent
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A combination of market and subsidized housing units available in Oakville
- six floor apartment building with 135 units, some barrier free
- one, two and three bedroom units available
- maintenance and cleaning staff on site
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- seven units are barrier free
- some apartments assessed on a Rent Geared-to-Income (RGI) basis while others are at market value
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COVID19 Open with enhanced safety measures; some services modified, call for information
Affordable housing, including advocacy, counselling, referrals
Affordable housing, including advocacy, counselling, referrals
- 68 units
- on-site early learning centre
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Seniors apartments
- 65 units
- one and two bedroom apartments
- some accessible units
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- Market rent and rent geared to income housing for members.
- 44 stacked and townhouse units.
- Consists of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units.
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Halton Community Housing Corporation
1-866-442-5866 Office: 3-1-1 from anywhere within The Regional Municipality of Halton or 905-825-6000
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Applicants are selected from the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) rent-geared-to-income (RGI) waiting list
- there are a limited number of market rent units
- communities include townhouses and apartments as well as single and semi-detached dwellings
Oakville Family Communities:
- The Oaklands, 2021& 2031 Merchants Gate (147 units)
- Bray's Lane, 2299 Bray's Lane (56 townhouse units)
- Donaghey Square, 1531 Sixth Line (32 townhouse units)
- The Abbeyview, 1150 Dorval Drive (50 apartment units)
- Golden Briar Heights, 2250 Golden Briar Trail (88 townhouse units)
- Glen Valley Place, 1220 Glen Valley Road (55 townhouse units)
- Sheridan Woods, 2301 Sheridan Garden Drive (51 townhouse units)
- Margaret Drive, 287-359 Margaret Drive (48 townhouse units)
- Maurice Drive, 284-318 and 320 Maurice Drive (16 apartment units, 44 total of a mixture semis/townhouse/detached units)
- Elm Road, 1478-1492 Elm Road (54 townhouse units)
Oakville Seniors Communities:
- John R Rhodes Residence, 271 Kerr Street (242 units)
- Rotary Gardens, 234-274 Woodside Drive & 1285-1299 Sedgewick Crescent (28 units)
Burlington Family Communities:
- Walkers Landing, 515 Walkers Line & 4105 Longmoor Drive (80 townhouse units)
- Walkers Fields, 2300 Walkers Line (57 townhouse units)
- Maple Crossing, 1300 Maple Crossing Boulevard (91 townhouse units)
- Burloak Drive, 254-360 Burloak Drive (54 townhouse units)
Burlington Seniors Communities:
- Walkers Landing (seniors), 513 Walkers Line (49 units)
- Wellington Terrace, 410 John Street (126 units)
- Pinedale Avenue, 5250 Pinedale Avenue (141 units)
- Longmoor Drive, 4100 Longmoor Drive (109 units)
- Aldershot Village Residence, 540 Plains Road E (65 units)
Burlington All Ages Communities
- Brant Court, 708 & 710 Brant Street (16 units)
Milton Seniors Communities:
- The Bruce Apartments, 40 Ontario Street S (88 units)
- Martin House Seniors Residence, 189 Ontario Street S (80 units)
Milton All Ages Communities
- Harmony Court, 111 Ontario Street N (36 units)
Halton Hills Seniors Communities:
- Kin Court, 3 Hyde Park Drive, Georgetown (24 units)
- Sargent Court, 11 Sargent Road, Georgetown (38 units)
- John Armstrong Terrace, 8 Durham Street, Georgetown (89 units)
- Lakeview Villa, 17 Elizabeth Drive, Acton (52 units)
Halton Hills Family Communities:
- Holmesway Place, 10-44 Holmesway Place, Acton (18 semi-detached units)
- Braeside, 46 Holmesway Place, Acton (12 units)
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Halton Access to Community Housing
1-866-442-5866 Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1
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HATCH is a one-stop service for people applying for subsidized housing in Halton Region
- eligible applicants with questions about application status are directed to contact Access Halton in Oakville at 905-825-6000
- approved applicants will be added to the waiting list with the date their application was received
- approved applicants will receive a written request every other year to confirm continued interest in being on the waiting list
- locations, contact names, telephone numbers, available on website - Search for Subsidized Housing
- housing providers with a vacancy will contact the applicants at the top of the list directly
- applications are ranked on the waiting list based on the date of their application
- exceptions to the chronological waiting list apply for priority households
See the HATCH application form and booklet for more information, or call Access Halton at 905-825-6000
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A service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing
Services include:
Telephone support service
- get answers to general questions about housing by calling 3-1-1
One-to-one support
- for individuals who are having difficulty finding or maintaining their housing
- connects individuals with community services and resources
- advocates on behalf of renters with landlords and social service agencies
- an appointment must be booked by calling 3-1-1
- appointments are available on specific days in Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville
- a free service for renters and landlords
- links to housing supports in Halton
Landlord Engagement Specialist
- can help landlords resolve tenant issues
- provides direction to community resources that can help with the Residential Tenancies Act and other responsibilities as a landlord
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The building contains a mix of market (17%) and subsidized (83%) units, to accommodate a mixed target group of singles, families and seniors
- four barrier-free units are available for those with mobility impairments
- management and administration of the building are on site
- the building is located across the street from Kerr Street Mission, an outreach ministry sponsored by the Christian community of Oakville
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Private, non-profit housing apartments operated by the Rotary Club of Oakville
- geared to seniors 55 plus
- rent is at low end of market
- 10 storeys
- 80 rental units
- 40 one bedroom units
- 40 bachelor units
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