City of Hamilton announces flood aid to eligible residents for costs not covered by insurance

The City of Hamilton is offering a one-time grant of up to $2,000 to help eligible residents affected by flooding during damaging rainstorms this summer.

The financial aid applies to the storms on July 21 and 28 and Aug. 2 and 7 as a way to help with expenses not covered by insurance.

It includes cleanup, repairs, essential household items and other items needed for an applicant’s livelihood.

Those who apply must meet certain requirements and provide supporting documentation.

The deadline to apply is within 120 days of the applicable storm.

“The City knows that recovering from flooding takes time and can place significant financial and emotional pressure on residents and neighbourhoods. The City takes these impacts seriously and cares about the well-being of our community. This grant is one way we are supporting residents and neighbourhoods as they recover, while we continue to work to protect our community from flooding,” read a statement from the City.

More information is on the City of Hamilton’s 2026 Rainstorms Compassionate Grant website.

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