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Contributing Assistance for Repairs and Enhancements (CARE) assists existing
homeowners in making necessary repairs to their home to ensure a safe and
healthy residence and to increase the useful economic life of their home.
What assistance can I get?
Assistance is provided in the form of a forgivable loan to subsidize the cost of
preventative maintenance checks, repairs and renovations for their existing
home. The forgiveness period is dependent on the amount of assistance being
provided.
The financial assistance is provided in increments based on the applicant's
income, family size and the community Core Need Income Thresholds (CNIT).
Additional assistance is available for improving the accessibility of dwellings
for persons with disabilities.
How do I qualify?
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Applicant(s) must be a homeowner, 19 years of age or older, and have lived in
the NWT for three years: one continuous year in the community prior to
approval.
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The income of the applicant(s) must be below the Core Need Income Threshold
(CNIT) for their community.
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Applicant(s) must successfully complete the Home Maintenance & Repair
course offered through the Solutions to Educate People program (STEP) prior to
receiving assistance.
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The home must be the client's permanent principal residence.
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