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Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program
Support for affordable residential care housing
Latest source updateLast Update: September 27, 2026Latest change: The City’s Residential Care Facility Subsidy Program now shows updated eligibility, application steps, support contact information, and a new timeline through the Spring 2028 pilot launch.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 27, 2026
Latest change: The City’s Residential Care Facility Subsidy Program now shows updated eligibility, application steps, support contact information, and a new timeline through the Spring 2028 pilot launch.
Residential Care Facility Subsidy Program updated
The Residential Care Facility Subsidy Program page now shows updated admission criteria, including age 18+, mobility, and an assessed need for daily-living support, along with a clearer pathway that starts with vacancy inquiries and proceeds through assessment, operator referral, and City intake review. The same source also publishes the program schedule for 2026–2027, setup in 2027–2028, and a pilot launch in Spring 2028, and it identifies the program support contact at RCFSubsidy.Admin@hamilton.ca.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps make rent more affordable for people living in Residential Care Facilities in Hamilton. It supports residents with daily living needs and includes subsidy assistance tied to intake and financial review.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Housing support in a Residential Care Facility.
- Assisted living in a communal care setting.
- Support for daily living needs through a residential care arrangement.
Documents Needed
- Schedule 20 Assessment Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals 18 years or older.
- Individuals who can maintain personal mobility at the time of admission.
- Individuals who require help with activities such as meals, medication, or personal care.
Who is not eligible
- People under 18.
- Applicants who do not meet the mobility requirement at admission.
- People who do not require help with daily living.
Eligible expenses
- Rent subsidy to make housing more affordable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Specialized health services.
- Therapy services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Hamilton, Ontario.
How to apply
- Connect with an RCF that is part of the Subsidy Program and ask about vacancies.
- Tour the home to see if it’s a good fit and discuss suitability with the Operator.
- Have a Schedule 20 assessment completed by a healthcare professional and return to the Operator.
- Once approved and admitted, the Operator will make a referral to the RCF Subsidy Program.
- Case workers will schedule an intake appointment to review your income and assets and the RCF Subsidy Program.
Processing and Agreement
- Initial eligibility is assessed through a Schedule 20 review by a qualified health professional.
- After admission, the operator refers the resident to the subsidy program.
- City case workers schedule an intake appointment and review income and assets.
- Residents are informed through the intake and subsidy review process.
Additional information
- Applicants are assessed by a qualified health professional before admission.
- A financial review for the subsidy is completed by City staff.
- Residents have responsibilities to file annual income taxes and report changes in income, assets, and living arrangements.
- Residential care facilities in Hamilton must follow Schedule 20 of By-Law 07-170.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program Program
What is the Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program?
This program helps make rent more affordable for people living in Residential Care Facilities in Hamilton. It supports residents with daily living needs and includes subsidy assistance tied to intake and financial review.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program program?
To be eligible for the Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program program, you must:
Age 18 or older
Personal mobility at admission
Needs help with daily living
What expenses are eligible under Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program?
Housing support in a Residential Care Facility.
Assisted living in a communal care setting.
Support for daily living needs through a residential care arrangement.
Who can I contact for more information about the Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at RCFSubsidy.Admin@hamilton.ca or by phone at 905-546-2026.
Where is the Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program available?
The Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program is a Grant and Funding