Program assists vulnerable older adults secure and maintain housing in safe and stable environments, providing assistance and/or connections to supports that address hoarding, cleanliness, and noise levels or other disturbances to other tenants. Three months of case management ensures ongoing support.
Housing Options for Older Adults
Housing supports for older adults who need long term housing.
St. Matthew's House Housing Outreach Preventing Eviction for Seniors
Work: 905-523-5546 x240
414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3, Canada
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Older adults
Contact for information.
Housing Support Services
Work: 905-526-8100
119 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1G5, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all individuals and families with a low income.
Contact for information.
Provides services to assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are on a low income in finding safe and affordable housing.
Services include:
- listing of available rental accommodations
- free phone access
- subsidized housing applications
- housing search assistance
- information services
- community referrals
Access to Housing Local Housing Services
Work: 905-546-2424 x3708
Fax Number: 905-546-2809
350 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Y3, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
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 forms are available on the website or through other local housing services organizations.
Contact for more information.
Operates as an access point for subsidized housing in Hamilton. Subsidized housing is when rent is geared to the income of the recipient instead of market rates. Staff assist applicants with the application process and maintains the central waiting list for subsidized housing available from social housing providers.
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 (e.g. utilities, parking).
The organization is does not operate as a landlord and does not directly offer housing. Does not offer emergency shelters or emergency housing.
Seniors at Risk in Hamilton Collaborative
Work: 289-919-3450
Fax Number: 289-271-6990
400 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3R1, Canada
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity and social isolation.
Referrals and service requests can be made through CareDove.
A centralized referral and intake process to facilitate timely interventions and supports for seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity, and social isolation.
Services offered include:
- Case Management for Seniors at Risk
- Dementia and Caregiver Support
- Homelessness Prevention and Intervention
- Volunteer Telephone Support
- Virtual Senior Group
- Seniors Wellness Group
Ontario Retirement Communities Association Home Listings
Work: 905-403-0500
Toll-Free Number: 1-888-263-5556
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
no fees for use of the list
Open to all.
No application required to view the list.
Contact each retirement home for details about applying as a resident.
An online retirement home finder tool maintained by the Ontario Retirement Communities Association.
Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority Home Listings
Toll-Free Number: 1-855-275-7472
Work: 416-440-3570
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all.
No application required to view the list.
Contact each retirement home for details about applying as a resident.
An online retirement home finder tool maintained by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority