Funding is available for homeowners to improve the accessibility of homes for people with a disability to support modifications that will promote continued independent living.
A forgivable loan up to $50,000 is provided
In recent years there has been an unprecedented focus on the housing crisis in the NWT.
The 19th Legislative Assembly made increasing the number of affordable homes and reducing NWT core housing need one of its priorities, and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Mandate for 2019-2023 includes several actions related to housing.
If you are a first-time homebuyer, the home purchase program can help you purchase a modest home by providing a portion of your down payment.
A forgivable loan is available for down payment assistance to support the purchase of a home.
The forgiveness period of the loan is dependent on the amount of assistance being provided:
