The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), like many organizations, is facing challenges in hiring and retaining employees needed to deliver programs in many communities. A significant barrier is the lack of suitable housing options and the condition of existing housing, which deters potential employees. We are actively seeking solutions to this issue.
The Need for Partnerships
The GNWT recognizes that it cannot solve all housing issues alone. We need the collaboration of Indigenous governments, community governments, the Federal government, and private industry to improve housing conditions across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Current GNWT-Identified Housing Demand
The current demand is primarily for smaller and more affordable units, such as one- and two-bedroom units. More detailed information is available in the community profile below:
District and Community/Estimated Need
Beaufort Delta - 58
- Aklavik - 4
- Fort McPherson - 2
- Inuvik - 37
- Paulatuk - 3
- Tsiigehtchic - 2
- Tuktoyaktuk - 8
- Ulukhaktok - 2
- Sachs Harbour - 0
Nahendeh - 20
- Fort Liard - 5
- Fort Simpson - 5
- Nahanni Butte - 2
- Jean Marie River - 2
- Sambaa K'e - 3
- Wrigley - 3
North Slave - 59
- Behchokǫ̀ - 2
- Gamètı̀ - 2
- Łutselk’e - 4
- Wekweeti - 2
- Whatı̀ - 2
- Yellowknife - 43
- Dettah - 2
- Ndılǫ - 2
Sahtu - 44
- Délı̨nę - 5
- Fort Good Hope - 8
- Norman Wells - 20
- Tulita - 8
- Colville Lake - 3
South Slave - 58
- Fort Providence - 3
- Fort Resolution - 8
- Fort Smith - 37
- Hay River - 0
- Kakisa - 2
- Kátł’odeeche - 8
TOTAL - 239
Potential Funding Sources
- Federal Government
- Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) Funding Portal: Offers flexible funding and financing opportunities, expertise, and advice to help housing professionals promote and protect affordable housing in Canada.
- Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC): Works with all levels of government and key partners to invest in modern public infrastructure and build inclusive, connected, and resilient communities across Canada.
Contact
Scott Reid
Director, Infrastructure Services
Housing NWT
(867) 767-9330 ext 85081