Brad Clark Report

Starting next week, the City of Hamilton will offer in-person, drop-in clinics in Senior Centres across Hamilton, where staff will provide personal assistance to help residential property owners complete their annual Vacant Unit Tax declaration accurately and on time. 

No reservations are required. Residential property owners just need to bring their Notice to Declare Letter or most recent property tax bill, which contains the roll number and access code needed to complete their declaration. Clinics will be hosted at the following locations, dates and times.  

Vacant Unit Tax Drop-In Clinic Schedule: 

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 

Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton  

o    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Thursday, January 15, 2026 

Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. East, Hamilton  

o    10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Friday, January 16, 2026 

Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. South, Ancaster  

o    10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 

Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Rd. South, Ancaster  

o    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Thursday, January 22, 2026 

Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton  

o    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Friday, January 23, 2025 

Flamborough Seniors Centre, 163 Dundas St. East, Hamilton  

o    10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

All residential property owners are required to declare the occupancy status of their properties for the 2025 tax year by April 15, 2026. Failure to submit a declaration by the deadline will result in the residential unit being deemed vacant and the Vacant Unit Tax will be applied. 

Full details on the different ways that residential property owners can submit a declaration, including online, via phone, email and by mail, are available online at hamilton.ca/VacantUnitTax. 

Additional drop-in clinics will be added across Hamilton during the declaration period. Residents are encouraged to visit hamilton.ca/VacantUnitTax in early 2026 to learn more.  

The Forestry Department has started their Grid Pruning Program for Ward 9. The grid program runs from January to the end of April and September to December of each year; Ward 9 is expected to be completed by mid 2027.

Check out our real-time tracking tools for up-to-date information on winter maintenance operations.

• Plow Tracker
• Sidewalk Snow Plow Tracker

Below are some key frequently asked questions you may have.

When will my street be plowed?

• Roads are plowed based on priority. The first priority is main routes and escarpment crossings. The second priority is collector roads and the third priority is neighbourhood streets.

Why does the number of plows differ from day to day?

• Vehicles appear on the map only when they are moving. Parked vehicles will not be displayed.

Who can I contact for further information?

• You can contact the Customer Contact Centre at 905-546-2489 and they will direct your call.

Why do the vehicles keep going up and down the same street?

• The City works to maintain the levels of service. Roads are cleared on a priority basis and continue to be travelled until that service level is met.

Click here to be directed to the City’s website where you can find more information about snow clearing.

Below you will find the Town Hall presentation from the December 3rd meeting.