Searching for Home Improvement / Renovation / Accessibility

• affordable housing repairs
• housing modifications for persons with disabilities
• the creation of a secondary suite in single family homes

• structural (including building exterior such as roofs, foundations or walls)
• plumbing
• fire safety
• electrical and/or heating

• ramps
• handrails and chair/bath lifts
• height adjustment to counter tops
• cues for doorbells/fire alarms

• appliances
• cabinetry
• sinks
• countertops
• flooring
• tools
• furniture
• decor merchandise
• and more

The Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy program offers financial support for residents who make home improvements that can help reduce the risk of basement flooding during severe wet weather There are four subsidy programs available:

• Downspout Disconnection: 100% subsidy, up to a maximum of $500
• Sump Pump Installation, combined with weeping tile disconnection: 100% subsidy, up to a maximum of $5,000
• Backwater Valve Installation: 50% subsidy, up to a maximum of $675
• Sewer Lateral (pipe) lining or repair: 50% subsidy, up to a maximum of $2,000

Visit the Halton Region website for more information on the subsidy program

Water Conservation

• Home and Property Owners
• Frozen Water Pipes
• Indoor Water Efficiency
• Outdoor Water Conservation
• Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
• Toilet Rebates
• Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program

Water Quality and Protection/Wastewater

• Groundwater
• Halton's Drinking Water Quality Management System
• Halton's Drinking Water
• Source Water Protection
• Tap Water
• Water Treatment Plants and Tours
• Water Quality Reports
• Well Water
• Small Drinking Water Systems
• Boil Water Advisories

Rates and Billing

• Property Owners and Tenants
• Water Meters
• Understanding My Water Bill
• Water Service Rates and Fees
• High Water Bills and Leaks
• Modernization of Water Meter Infrastructure

Recreational Water

• Monitoring the Water at Haliton's Beaches
• Safe Water Program

A store which accepts and sells donated items to raise money in support of the home building efforts of Habitat for Humanity
* experienced crew of volunteers is responsible for merchandising and receiving donations

Items accepted:
* overstocked, used and/or discontinued and salvageable building materials donated from manufacturers, other stores, local contractors and the public
* furniture, appliances, electrical supplies, home decor items, plumbing supplies, flooring, lighting, new windows, doors, clothing, kitchen cabinetry, lawn equipment, and toys - see website for more detail

Donation Methods:
Drop off at ReStore location or schedule a residential donation pick-up

Volunteer opportunities are available for plumbers, electricians, cashiers, drivers, merchandising/warehouse support, and the Salvage Team

• non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
• also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living.

• volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
• no charge, except for building materials

• insulation
• draft proofing
• smart thermostat
• Water efficient showerheads and faucet aerators
• LED light bulbs
• Energy Star refrigerator, freezer, Window AC and dehumidifier replacement

• insulation
• draft proofing
• smart thermostat
• Water efficient showerheads and faucet aerators
• LED light bulbs
• Energy Star refrigerator, freezer, Window AC and dehumidifier replacement

Provides home assessments and recommendations at no cost to help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes, and falls prevention education program to both seniors and caregivers.

Safety at Home services include:

• free home assessments
• referrals for installation of assistive devices, minor home repairs, and modifications
• subsidies for assistive devices (such as grab bars) and coordination of installation for those who qualify
• fall prevention education
• community and professional presentations

• volunteers renew used items or build something new for ReStore to sell

Volunteers build custom-designed solutions and modification to help meet the daily needs of people with mobility issues and to maintain independence to the greatest extent possible. Projects are taken on if there is no commercial solution available or the cost of a commercial solution is prohibitive.

Provides funding to eligible applicants for basic home and/or vehicle modifications which enables children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job loss, and participate fully in their communities.

• investigates potential violations and enforces regulations
• regulates rates charged to customers and regulates rebates to consumers
• online inquiry and complaint forms
• online energy industry information and resources including lists of licensed gas marketers and electricity retailers, and bill calculators for electricity or natural gas usage
• Help for Low Income consumers -- summary of programs, www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/help-low-income-consumers
• consumer newsletters and brochures

• electricity providers are required to reconnect customers without power before the start of the disconnection ban period and waive any charges due to reconnection, including Collection of Accounts service fees
• for more details www.oeb.ca/newsroom/2017/ban-disconnection-homes-winter-customers-electricity-distributors-frequently-asked

• affordabilityfund.org

• houses are sold to selected homeowner partners at cost with a no down payment, no-interest mortgage (mortgage payments are recycled to build other homes)
• future homeowner partners work a minimum of 500 volunteer hours as "sweat equity"

• material donations can be picked up during store hours:

• volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
• no charge, except for building materials

• accepts and sells donated items to raise money in support of affordable home building efforts of Habitat for Humanity
• staff and local volunteers work together and are responsible for merchandising and receiving donations

Items accepted:

• overstocked, used and/or discontinued and salvageable building materials donated from manufacturers, other stores, local contractors and the public
• furniture, appliances, electrical supplies, home decor items, plumbing supplies, flooring, lighting, new windows, doors, clothing, kitchen cabinetry, lawn equipment, and toys - see website for more detail

Donation Methods

• drop off at ReStore location, free indoor pick-up program, and kitchen deconstruction program
• salvage crew helps to remove larger donated materials from homes and businesses

Volunteer opportunities are available for plumbers, electricians, cashiers, drivers, merchandising/warehouse support, and office support.

• houses are sold to selected homeowner partners at cost with a no down payment, no-interest mortgage (mortgage payments are recycled to build other homes)
• future homeowner partners work a minimum of 500 volunteer hours as "sweat equity"

• material donations can be picked up during store hours:

• Housing Loan Program - assists Six Nations members in obtaining housing loans for new or renovation/repair construction purposes
  
• Approved Lender Loan (Bank) Program - provides Six Nations members with the option of obtaining for an on reserve home from a financial institution
  
• Accessibility Program - provides loans for seniors and/or physically disabled Six Nations members
  
• Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) - federally-funded program that addresses mandatory repairs for structurally damaged homes and for health and safety reasons
  
• Housing Inspections - inspections for new house construction, repairs, additions or to inspect prior to purchase
  
• Rental Properties - 1 to 3 bedroom units for rent
  
• Commercial Properties - a portfolio of commercial buildings developed to provide suitable infrastructure for Council projects, community services, and private enterprise
  
• Sanitation Incentive Program - assists Six Nations members in obtaining safe and environmentally friendly septic systems, cisterns and wells

• houses are sold to selected homeowner partners at cost with a no down payment, no-interest mortgage (mortgage payments are recycled to build other homes)
• future homeowner partners work a minimum of 500 volunteer hours as "sweat equity"

• material donations can be picked up during store hours: