Homeowner
Repair Program (HRP)
The MNO has recently entered into an agreement with
both the Thunder Bay and Rainy River Districts of Social
Services Administration Boards (TBDSSAB and RRDSSAB)
to deliver the Northern Homeowner Repair Program as
part of the New Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.
MNO has worke d closely and diligently
with the DSSAB in preparation for the launch of
the new program and MNO is currently implementing strategic
plans in order adhere to the targets specific to the
each DSSAB.
As part of our agreement MNO is responsible for:
- Promoting program and administering
client intake
- Determining eligibility of applicants
- Performing inspections to assess building
condition and identify deficiencies in structure,
plumbing, heating, electrical, health and Safety,
over crowding
- Preparing scopes of work and estimates
- Recommend for Approval to the DSSABs
Purpose of the Program of the Homeowner Repair
Program
To assist eligible homeowners in core housing need
who own and occupy existing substandard housing, to
repair or rehabilitate their dwellings to a minimum
level of health and safety and permit a further useful
life of 20 years assuming normal care and maintenance.
Who is Eligible
- You may be eligible for this program
if:
- your total household income is below
the income ceilings
- your home requires eligible repairs.
- household assets do not exceed $20,000.00
(excluding equity in principal residence and Registered
Education Savings Plans)
- your home is at or below the Average
Market Value of a re-sale
Eligible repairs
You will be assisted only for those repairs if your
home requires one or more of the following: structural,
electrical, fire safety, plumbing, health & safety
Eligible Costs
Funds are for the cost of repair or rehabilitation,
including labour and applicable taxes, plus legal fees.
Loan Limits
The average forgivable loan amount available is $20,000.00
.
MNO’s Areas of HRP Delivery
District of Thunder Bay and the District of Rainy River
To apply for this program:
If you should fall within one of the MNO areas of HRP
delivery you may download the application :
RAINY RIVER DISTRICT
RainyRiver DSSAB
application
Rainy River
DSSAB Application Guide
THUNDER BAY DISTRICT
Thunder Bay DSSAB Application
or Contact:
Florence
Shaw
Finance/Administration
Metis Nation of Ontario Housing
Branch
Toll-Free: 1-800-891-5882
Local: 807-626-9300
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