Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
The Snow Angels program, previously a volunteer-driven snow removal service for low-income seniors and/or people with disabilities who live in the City of Hamilton, will now be a subsidy-based program for those who need assistance with snow removal.
For more details, please continue reading below…
The City of Hamilton will offer eligible residents up to $450 per winter season to help with the cost of snow removal from their sidewalk and front walkway (from November 1st to April 30th).
Residents will need to apply for the snow removal subsidy each winter season.
Note: Snow Angels no longer connects residents with volunteers.
Applicants in hopes of receiving the subsidy must meet ALL the following criteria:
• Be a resident of Hamilton
• Own your home AND live in the home during the winter season
• Are unable to remove your own snow and have no one living in the home who is physically able to remove snow
• Be 65 years of age or older and/or have a physical disability that is documented i.e. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability, or Canada Revenue Agency Disability Tax Credit (DTC), or receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Meet the financial eligibility criteria from the current Stats Canada Low Income Measure Eligibility
Current Statistics Canada Low Income Measurement (LIM):
1 person Household $27,352, 2 persons Household $38,682; 3 persons Household $47,375; 4 persons Household $54,704;
5 persons Household $61,161
For more information and to apply:
hamilton.ca/snowangels
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact our office here.