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Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing
Subsidized housing access in Halton Region
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides subsidized rent-geared-to-income housing through HATCH in Halton Region. It covers applications for subsidized units, rent supplement options, and housing needs such as accessibility or support services.
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
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Households seeking subsidized housing in Halton Region
- Households applying for rent supplement options
- Households with accessibility or support-service housing needs
Who is not eligible
- Households with members who are not legally in Canada
- Households with assets above the regional limit
- Households with unpaid debts to a social housing provider
Eligible geographic areas
- Halton Region, Ontario
- Burlington
- Oakville
- Milton
- Georgetown
- Acton
Activities funded
- Application for subsidized rent-geared-to-income housing.
- Application for rent supplement housing options.
- Request for accessible housing or additional support-related housing needs.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in all household information and required sections.
- Select unit size and building preferences.
- Step 2: Attach supporting information
- Provide proof of status in Canada for all household members.
- Include the most recent Notice of Assessment for household members over 18.
- Step 3: Sign required forms
- Review and sign the consent and declaration pages.
- Have all household members 18 and older sign where required.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Email the completed form to accesshalton@halton.ca or mail it to HATCH in Oakville.
- Step 5: Respond to follow-up requests
- Complete any additional application forms if applying for priority or special housing needs.
Documents Needed
- Proof of status in Canada for all household members
- Most recent Notice of Assessment for household members over 18
- Signed consent and declaration pages
- Building selection form
- Doctor or health care professional verification, if applying for medical priority or housing needs
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed after submission and confirmation is sent by email or mail.
- Incomplete applications cannot be approved.
- HATCH may cancel the application if required information is missing or not kept up to date.
- Applicants must sign the consent and declaration forms before processing can continue.
- Housing offers are made when the application reaches the top of the wait list.
Additional information
- Applicants must keep their information up to date while on the wait list.
- An application update is required every other year.
- Only one housing offer will be made to each applicant.
- Refusing the first offer can lead to removal from the wait list.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing Program
What is the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing?
This program provides subsidized rent-geared-to-income housing through HATCH in Halton Region. It covers applications for subsidized units, rent supplement options, and housing needs such as accessibility or support services.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing program?
To be eligible for the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing program, you must:
Household with a member aged 16+
Legal status in Canada
Income and assets within limits
Who can I contact for more information about the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing?
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) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing available?
The Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing?
Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) – Application for Subsidized (Rent-Geared-to-Income) Housing is funded by Halton Region (HATCH)