Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Hamilton
Nicole Goodwin2026-08-27T13:20:10+00:00Hamilton Secures $572M for Housing-Enabling Infrastructure The governments of Ontario and Canada have announced a combined $572 million investment in Hamilton through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP). The funding is tied to the City's commitment to eliminate residential development charges for three years, helping reduce the cost of building new homes and encouraging new housing construction. According to the announcement, removing development charges could lower the cost of a new home in Hamilton by up to $100,000, while expanded HST relief could provide additional savings for homebuyers. The City estimates these measures, combined with major infrastructure investments, could [...]