Hamilton Housing

• Lack of development charges could cost Hamilton taxpayers $54 million

  Hamilton councillors are taking steps to articulate on city tax bills exactly why ratepayers may soon have to pick up a $54-million tab for developers.

  Politics

  Jun 22
  
• Hamilton to seek public input on use of ‘missing middle’ to fill housing gap

  The City of Hamilton is asking residents to offer their opinion on how best to create more affordable housing using 'mid-rise residential zones' along arterial roads.

  Canada

  Jun 19
  
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• Pilot aims to help Hamilton renters obtain their first mortgage

  Kiwanis Homes, the Hamilton Community Foundation and the city are looking to pool resources for a pilot project seeking to help renters own homes they live in.

  Canada

  May 23
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• Hamilton approves vacant homes tax, Airbnb bylaw to protect city’s housing supply

  Hamilton politicians voted in favour of legislation to help discourage speculators and open up empty units for rentals amid a housing crisis.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• ‘Vagueness’ around development charges still poses risk to Hamilton’s finances, says mayor

  Mayor Andrea Horwath says changing development charges via Ontario's new housing plan is 'a lot to unpack' amid ongoing city budget talks.

  Politics

  Jan 16
• CN appeal stalls mixed-income housing development in Hamilton’s north end

  A mixed-income housing development in Hamilton's Jamesville neighbourhood is on hold amid an appeal from Canada's largest railway company concerned with its location.

  Politics

  Jan 5
• Hamilton mayor says end of development charges on housing builds could be problematic

  Andrea Horwath admits she has "concerns" over Ontario's nixing of development charges for some new housing starts that could lead to more costs for Hamiltonians.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2022
• Hamilton’s economy grows in 2022 but expected to slow going into 2023: report

  A Conference Board of Canada report forecasts an economic slow down for Hamilton going into 2023 with current inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and labour shortages.

  Economy

  Oct 21, 2022
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• Limeridge Mall transformation calls for 12-storey residential towers

  Cadillac Fairview's proposal, which goes before Hamilton's design review panel on Thursday, is for 320 units within two, 12-storey towers on the site of the former Sears store.

  Economy

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Hamilton realtors association suggests ‘cooling off’ doesn’t mean ‘bargains’ for buyers

  The president of the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington says home buyers will continue to see a tight market despite CREA numbers showing falling sales and prices.

  Economy

  May 18, 2022