Why do I need to declare my income every year if it doesn’t change?

Our files are audited by both the City of Hamilton and Housing and by an independent auditor.  In order to continue to receive rent-geared-to-income subsidy, tenants are required to provide current verification of income.  In addition, tenants are required to complete a Household Income and Assets Review form to ensure they still qualify for their rental unit and to provide up-to-date information for our files.   Although market tenants are not required to declare income, we still request completion of the forms (without declaring income) to ensure our information is correct so we can serve you to the best of our ability.