Aging in Place

Seniors Aging in Place

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Overview
The Seniors Aging-in-Place funding is available for residents 60 and older to lower energy costs or to do home repairs to enable independent living in the Northwest Territories (NWT).


Available Funding
A forgivable loan up to $15,000 over one year is available.

More than one repair application could be approved in the same year as long as the repairs were unrelated, and the annual total did not exceed $15,000.

For applicants whose household income is over $59,999, they will be required to co-pay 10% of the repair costs. The applicant’s portion must be paid prior to the start of the repairs.

Note: You may also apply to other repair programs for other home repairs and enhancements.

Deadline

Applications will open Summer 2024.
Applicants will be notified within 60 days of the intake deadline.

Eligibility

This funding is open to residents of the NWT who:

  • one of the homeowners is 60 years of age or older  

  • have lived in the NWT for three years

  • have owned and lived in their home for over a year

  • own a home within municipal boundaries and have access to a continuous supply of electricity, potable water and heat

  • own a home where there is a functional sewage containment system

  • have a low-to-middle total household income that falls within the limits of the monthly income threshold for your community.

How to Apply

To apply, you will need to contact your District Office by phone.

Client counselling is required at all stages during the application process. It is necessary to provide applicants with relevant information including the Fuel Tank Replacement Initiative Agreement and homeowner responsibilities, including the importance of fuel tank maintenance and home insurance.

All applicants are required to complete an application form with a representative from Housing NWT or its designated agent.

Applicants are not permitted to complete the application on their own.


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Contact

Housing NWT

5102-50 Ave.

Yellowknife, NT  X1A 2P6

General Inquiries

1-844-NWT-HOME (1-844-698-4663)

Nwthc_Comms@gov.nt.ca