Provides information on the Region’s assisted and supportive housing construction projects.
Increasing access to affordable housing is a high priority for Halton’s growing community. As part of Halton’s Comprehensive Housing Strategy, Halton Region is creating new assisted and supportive housing units on lands owned by Halton Region and Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC). These housing projects will provide secure, affordable shelter, as well as health and wellness support services.
265 Kerr Street in Oakville is located on the east side of Kerr Street and is next door to the John R. Rhodes Residence. It is near Trafalgar Park Community Centre, downtown Oakville and Lake Ontario.
This new 4-storey building will provide 52 assisted housing rental apartments for older adults of which 22 are for supportive housing. These apartments are designated for people on the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) waitlist helping address the need for more supportive housing in Halton.
This building will be managed by the Halton Community Housing Corporation and it is Halton Region’s first Passive House Certified multi-residential building, which sets a standard for energy efficient building design and the use of sustainable resources.
The Community Wellness Hub (external link) will provide services similar to what is currently offered at Wellington Terrace Supportive Housing in Burlington and John R. Rhodes Residence in Oakville which includes:
Construction
Rendering: Kerr Street view
1258 Rebecca Street in Oakville is located on the south side of Rebecca Street and Warminster Dr. It is beside the Oakville Public Library Woodside Branch and Halton Paramedic Station No. 15 and is within walking distance to a grocery store and shops. It is also close to downtown Oakville and Lake Ontario.
This project will provide 14 semi-detached, one-bedroom bungalows for supportive and assisted housing for seniors from the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) waitlist helping address the need for more supportive housing in Halton.
Planning
Halton Region continues to build a strong partnership with the Provincial Government and shares the Province’s goals of building more homes faster including the development of housing-enabling infrastructure needed to support increased growth.