Programs and Services
This strategy builds on the successes of Housing NWT while presenting practical actions that set the stage for future success.
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.
Funding is available year-round for emergency situations like freeze-ups and furnace failures.
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.
Homelessness Assistance Fund (HAF) is one-time emergency funding that is available if you are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, or have an opportunity to access stable housing.
This funding is available to Housing NWT clients living in public housing to help them purchase their rental unit to become a homeowner.
Housing NWT is committed to building partnerships with Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories.
Federal funding that supports new and revitalization construction of affordable housing.
Funding for preventative home maintenance checks and minor servicing or repairs.
Public Housing refers to a rental program that provides income-based subsidies for the rental of housing for residents most in need.
Housing NWT partners with Non-Government Organizations to help provide housing stability to individuals.
The Alfred Moses Memorial Scholarship and the Tom Williams Memorial Scholarship is given to NWT students entering into post-secondary education in a field related to Housing supports.
Funding for residents 60 and older to lower home energy costs or to do home repairs.
Funding for senior homeowners to make necessary health and safety-related repairs to their existing homes.