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Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH)
Subsidized housing and rent support in Halton
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Oakville
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Women
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Activities funded
- Rent-geared-to-income housing
- Rent supplement housing
- Below-market rent housing
- Housing with support services
- Wheelchair accessible housing
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the HATCH application form
- Fill out the application for subsidized housing.
- Attach any required priority or medical forms, if applicable.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting information
- Include proof of status in Canada.
- Include the most recent Notice of Assessment for adults in the household.
- Complete the consent and declaration sections.
- Step 3: Send the application
- Mail or email the completed application to HATCH.
- Use the HATCH mailing address or accesshalton@halton.ca.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation
- HATCH sends confirmation by email or mail once the application is processed.
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
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
Official sources
Application form
Application for Provincial Special Priority Policy (SPP) For Survivors of Domestic Violence/Human TraffickingApplication for Subsidized HousingHalton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) Application Update FormHalton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) Building Selection FormTerminal Illness Priority Application
Frequently Asked Questions about the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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 costs
Rent supplement payments
Below-market rent housing costs
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