The Market Housing Program provides additional rental housing options in smaller communities, where housing options are limited. Market Rental Units are intended to increase the availability of housing in smaller communities for long-term residents and workers who provide essential services to the community. This includes RCMP, nurses, teachers and other critical workers.
The Alfred Moses Memorial and Tom Williams Memorial Scholarships are awarded to part-time and full-time post-secondary students from the Northwest Territories. These $1,000 scholarships support students enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree programs or other approved training programs related to addressing the territory’s housing needs.
The scholarships were established in 2023 in memory of Tom Williams, who served as Housing NWT’s President and CEO, and Alfred Moses, who was an MLA and the Minister Responsible for Housing.
Housing NWT is committed to building partnerships with Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories. There are significant housing needs in the NWT and collaboration between Housing NWT and Indigenous governments is an important step in working to address these issues.
This program is for Public Housing clients and Homeownership Entry Level Program clients with Housing Northwest Territories (NWT) living in a detached unit, able to pay operating and maintenance costs, and wish to become a homeowner
A forgivable loan is available to support the transition to homeownership.
Transitional housing provides temporary accommodation and support for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness or other unstable housing situations. Housing NWT works with local organizations to support transitional housing through programs like Northern Pathways to Housing and Housing First. These programs are currently not accepting new applications, but you can learn more about the ongoing projects below.
The Small Community Homelessness Fund (SCHF) supports community-led projects that address the unique shelter and support needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in Northwest Territories communities (excluding Yellowknife).
Homelessness looks different in every community. That’s why this fund is designed to be flexible and responsive to local priorities—for both adults and youth.
The Shelter Enhancement Fund (SEF) provides financial support to help improve, repair, or upgrade existing shelters in Northwest Territories communities. This funding helps shelter operators maintain safe, accessible, and functional spaces for those in need.
This fund does not cover ongoing operations or maintenance costs.
If you're facing a housing crisis, the Homelessness Assistance Fund (HAF) can help. This program offers short-term financial assistance to support individuals and families experiencing urgent housing challenges or struggling to secure long-term housing.
HAF provides up to $3,000 in one payment on a case-by-case basis paid directly to service providers. It can be used for:
The Canada-NWT Housing Benefit is a federally funded program available to help with rental costs for households in the Northwest Territories paying more than 30 percent of their gross income on rent.
