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Snow clearing financial assistance in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Hamilton homeowners can receive up to $450 toward sidewalk and safe walking-access snow removal. The benefit is not for clearing the whole driveway.
Key information
Eligible Hamilton homeowners can receive up to $450 toward sidewalk and safe walking-access snow removal. The benefit is not for clearing the whole driveway.
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Who qualifies
Applicants must live in Hamilton, own and occupy the home during winter, be unable to clear snow and have no other adult in the home physically able to do it. They must be at least 65 or have a physical disability, and household income must be below the listed family-size limit.
The current table gives $31,317 for one person, $44,289 for two, $54,243 for three and $62,634 for four. Larger-family limits are also listed. These thresholds belong to the checked programme page and should be rechecked for a new season.
Sources: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Benefit and eligible work
The subsidy covers sidewalk clearing and safe walking access to the front door and through the plow windrow. It excludes whole-driveway clearing.
The first $225 is paid after approval. Keep the City Snow Removal Expense Log showing how that money was spent. Staff review the completed log before advancing up to another $225.
Sources: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Application window and documents
Applications run November 1 to March 31 each snow season, or until capacity is reached. As checked October 14, the next normal opening has not yet arrived. Apply online or by PDF, mail, fax or drop-off.
Bring a current Notice of Assessment for every household adult, age proof and disability proof if younger than 65. Listed disability evidence includes CPP Disability, the Disability Tax Credit or ODSP.
Sources: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Help and alternatives
Special Supports is at 1550 Upper James Street, Unit 14A, Hamilton ON L9B 2L6, fax 905-546-2476 and phone 905-546-2590. Call weekday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to request a mailed form.
The source’s complete community lead list is Snow Angels Canada via contact form, Stoney Creek Seniors Outreach at 905-643-1919 and Flamborough Connects at 905-689-7880. These are independent programmes; contact them for availability rather than assuming City subsidy approval books their service.
Sources: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Quick reference
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Total possible support | Up to $450 |
| First payment | $225 after approval |
| Second payment | Up to $225 after expense-log review |
| Application season | November 1–March 31 or capacity |
| Not covered | Whole driveway clearing |
Sources: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
What to do next
- Confirm eligibility
Check ownership, ability and household income.
- Apply
Submit adult tax assessments and age/disability proof.
- Keep records
Use the expense log for the second instalment.
Sources: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Application drop-off and support
Special Supports Program
1550 Upper James Street, Unit 14A, Hamilton, Ontario L9B 2L6
The City-listed postal and drop-off address for the subsidy application and supporting documents. Call for help or a mailed application before visiting.
- Phone
- 905-546-2590
- Fax
- 905-546-2476
Sources: Hamilton Snow Clearing Subsidy
10 useful questions
Can a renter receive this homeowner subsidy?
The eligibility list requires owning the home.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Can an able adult household member affect eligibility?
Yes. There must be no other adult living there physically able to clear snow.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Must every applicant be 65?
No. A qualifying physical disability can meet the age/disability condition.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
What is the one-person income limit shown?
$31,317 on the checked programme page.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
What is the two-person limit shown?
$44,289.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Does the subsidy pay to clear an entire driveway?
No. Whole-driveway removal is excluded.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Is the whole $450 paid immediately?
No. It is split into two instalments, with a log before the second.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
When are applications normally accepted?
November 1 through March 31, unless capacity is reached earlier.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Who can mail me a paper application?
Special Supports at 905-546-2590.
Source: City of Hamilton: Snow clearing financial assistance
Official information and forms
This guide covers the City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, including its named former municipalities. Check property-specific programme boundaries where stated. Fees and active service notices can change. Use the linked official page for the application or latest notice.