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Hamilton. Community and Emergency Services

Housing Services Division
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Record #: HAM2784 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
First Place
350 King St E, Unit 110
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Y3
 
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Major IntersectionMain St W and Hess St S
Office Phone905-523-8496
Fax905-523-5228
E-Mailhousing@hamilton.ca
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/HealthandSocialServices/SocialServices/Housing
Primary ContactGillian Hendry, Director, Housing and Homelessness; Email: ghendry@hamilton.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)City of Hamilton
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionThe Housing Services Division is responsible for managing and planning for the system of services to address affordable housing and homelessness in Hamilton through:  
 
* program administration and funding of all provincial non-profit and co-operative housing projects in the City of Hamilton 
 
* program administration of all federal non-profit housing projects, with the exception of federal co-operative housing projects  
 
* providing statistical information, policy research and advocacy to City Council and the civic administration, other levels of government, community agencies and the private development industry on a range of housing, homelessness and accommodation issues in the community  
 
* Establishes partnerships and delivers housing development and rehabilitation programs to increase the supply of affordable housing and contribute to improved neighbourhoods.  
 
* administration of a range of programs and services to address homelessness including the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program and domicilliary and emergency hostels. 
 
For information on how to apply for subsidized housing contact "Access to Housing" at 905-524-2228.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilitySeniors, families and singles
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (7) LOCKE ; (34) UPPER PARADISE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Indexing
Service CategoriesHousing Authorities ; Public Housing
SubjectsHousing ; Housing development ; Housing facilities ; Low income housing ; Municipal government ; Seniors housing ; Volunteer opportunities
Local SubjectsAccommodation