Hamilton Emergency Repair Program

[Navtaj Chandhoke]

Hamilton Emergency Repair Program

The Emergency Repair Program (ERP) is open to

Ontario Works (OW) and

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) homeowners

to fund serious and urgent repairs that would jeopardize

the condition of the home to the point that it would

The Emergency Repair Program is provided in the form of a grant up to the amount of $5,000.

Eligibility for Emergency Repair Program

You must be current recipients of Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

You must own a home in Hamilton that is their sole and principal residence with a Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Tax Assessment valued at or below $330,000

You must have confirmation of home insurance and be able to prove they have exhausted all insurance(s) and funding sources as a remedy for the emergency prior to applying to this program

Your property must be registered in your name(s) and mortgage, property taxes, and utilities must be up-to-date

Eligible repairs include:

heating systems that are no longer working or that have been deemed too dangerous to operate (by a licensed gas-fitter or other similarly authorized professional

patching a roof

electrical systems

plumbing systems

owned water heater repairs

damage which compromises the security of the home/inhabitants

foundation repairs

chimney repairs

accessibility (repairs to existing accessibility modifications only)

Ineligible repairs include, but are not limited to:

renovations to increase energy efficiency

accessibility modifications

renovations for aesthetic purposes only

additions or creation of secondary suites

preventative maintenance

the cost of a new home foundation

work done before program approval is given

the cost of a new furnace except where the City is satisfied that the existing furnace is unsafe

additions or upgrades to a home not considered emergency repairs

the cost of materials for insulation

the portion of costs exceeding $5000

How to apply for Emergency Repair Program

Contact at least two licensed and unrelated repair contractors to provide a written detailed quote for your repair.

Complete and return the application form (PDF, 203 KB) and your supporting material and documentation to:

City of Hamilton – Housing Services Division

350 King Street East, Suite 110

Hamilton, ON L8N 3Y3

ATTENTION: Marjorie Walker

If you are found eligible for the program, you will be requested to meet with the program administrator where you will be issued:

A promissory/eligibility letter

A liability waiver releasing the City of any responsibility of the transactions and services between the program participant and the contractor

A Letter of Work Satisfaction Sign-off

After the meeting, you can contact the contractor to arrange for the repairs to be completed.

Once the repairs are complete, sign and return the Letter of Satisfaction and a detailed invoice from the Contractor within three business days of having the work completed to receive payment.

Contact us

For more information, contact:

Housing Loans Officer

Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 2758

Email: housing@hamilton.ca

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