Affordable Housing Development Project Stream

ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF HAMILTON PRIORITIES: 20%

Question 1: Alignment with the Housing Sustainability & Investment Roadmap (HSIR), the Housing and Homelessness Action Plan (HHAP), and the 2022 – 2026 City Council Priorities.

• The proposed project aligns with the HSIR and HHAP goals of achieving targets for housing supply, affordability, supports equality and equity for all Hamiltonians and ensures everyone in Hamilton has a home.
• The proposed project addresses the needs and challenges identified in the community effectively as outlined in the HSIR, HHAP, and the 2022 – 2026 Council Priorities.

Question 2: Target Populations

• The proposed project clearly identifies one or more target populations that it will impact. These target populations include Indigenous, Family, Men, Women, Seniors, and Youth.
• The proposed project provides a clear plan demonstrating how it will directly impact the target populations.
• The proposed project clearly identifies the number of households that will be taken from a recognized waitlist for tenancies.

PROJECT CRITERIA: 35%

Question 1: Alignment with the Official Plan of the City of Hamilton and adhere to all relevant By-laws.

• The proposed project plan clearly states what stage the application or request process is in with the Planning Department.
• The proposed project documents clearly demonstrate the project’s readiness to advance through permit approvals.
• The proposed project plan clearly demonstrates a comprehensive and effective effort to improve accessibility measures.

FUNDING OUTLINE CRITERIA: 35%

Question 1: Budget

• The proposed project has received Capital funding or a commitment of funding from other orders of Government.
• The proposed project has received Operating funding or a commitment of funding from other orders of Government.
• The proposed project has secured funding from other sources.
• The proposed project has received Municipal support in waived fees or obtained Municipal Grants.
• The proposed project clearly identifies how much funding is required for the viability of the project.
• The proposed project clearly identifies a plan to obtain the required funding for the viability of the project.

Question 2: Sustainability

• A detailed Sustainability Plan is presented, including diverse strategies and resources to ensure continued success.
• The proposed plan provides a clear and comprehensive description of how the project has strong potential to operate and achieve its goals beyond the Municipal funding contribution.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT: 10%

Question 1: Organizations Capacity

• The respondent provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of their ability and readiness to carry out and oversee the proposed project.
• There is a description of the resources, skills, expertise, and infrastructure in place to ensure efficient and effective project execution.

Question 2: Feasibility Considerations

• The application provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of the practical considerations made by the respondent to ensure that the project can be implemented within the specified timeline.
• The proposed project includes a detailed and clear description of the steps taken or plans made by the respondent to ensure the project’s timely execution according to the proposed plan’s document.