Hamilton, ON – The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario announced a combined investment of over $1.9 million through the Canada–Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) to help build 24 affordable homes in Hamilton. This investment adds to the federal government’s previously announced investments to build and repair over 12,750 homes in Hamilton.
King William Supportive Housing Building, located at 257 King William Street, was completed in October and residents started moving in this month. It is owned by CityHousing Hamilton and operated by Indwell which will deliver city-funded wrap-around supports to residents. The building has 24 supportive apartments for Black, Indigenous, and racialized individuals experiencing homelessness in Hamilton.
A breakdown of funding for the supportive housing project includes:
- $6.47 million from the federal government through the second round of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI2) that was previously announced in 2022.
- $1.9 million from the Canada–Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI).
- $1.4 million annually from the City of Hamilton to provide supports and rent subsidies.
“The Government of Canada is committed to working with local partners to develop and implement housing solutions for those who need it the most. Thanks to this collaborative effort, there are more safe and affordable places that people in our community can call home.” – Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario