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Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)
Subsidized housing and rent support in Halton
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Oakville, Ontario
Overview
Halton Region’s HATCH program offers subsidized housing and rent assistance for low-income households. It supports rent-geared-to-income housing, rent supplements, below-market rent options, and some units with support services or accessibility needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Oakville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rent-geared-to-income housing
- Rent supplement housing
- Below-market rent housing
- Housing with support services
- Wheelchair accessible housing
Documents Needed
- Completed HATCH application form
- Proof of status in Canada for household members
- Most recent Notice of Assessment for adults
- Consent and declaration signatures
- Supporting forms for priority or housing needs, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income households
- Individuals and families seeking subsidized housing
- Seniors needing support services
- Adults needing wheelchair accessibility
Who is not eligible
- Households that cannot live independently
- Households without legal status in Canada
- Households owing money to a social housing provider
- Households that do not meet income or asset limits
Eligible expenses
- Rent-geared-to-income housing costs
- Rent supplement payments
- Below-market rent housing costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Halton Region
- Burlington
- Halton Hills
- Milton
- Oakville
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and processed by HATCH.
- Applicants may be contacted for credit checks, landlord checks, or an interview.
- A housing offer is made when the applicant reaches the top of the waitlist.
- If the offer is refused, the application is removed from the waitlist.
- Applicants must keep information updated while on the waitlist.
Additional information
- HATCH sends a confirmation after the application is processed.
- Application updates are requested every other year.
- Changes to contact details, income, assets, or family size must be reported within 30 days.
- Applicants receive only one housing offer.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)?
Halton Region’s HATCH program offers subsidized housing and rent assistance for low-income households. It supports rent-geared-to-income housing, rent supplements, below-market rent options, and some units with support services or accessibility needs.
Who is eligible for the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) program?
To be eligible for the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) program, you must:
Household income within limits
Legal status in Canada
Independent living ability
What expenses are eligible under Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)?
Rent-geared-to-income housing
Rent supplement housing
Below-market rent housing
Housing with support services
Wheelchair accessible housing
Who can I contact for more information about the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)?
You can contact Halton Region (HATCH) by email at accesshalton@halton.ca or by phone at 311.
Where is the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) available?
The Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)?
Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) is funded by Halton Region (HATCH)