Overview
Funding is available for senior homeowners to make necessary health and safety-related repairs to their existing homes, helping to ensure a safe and healthy residence and to increase the useful economic life of their home.
The change to seniors-only funding for home repairs will be adopted on the next intake of applications. Current applications for the 2024/25 year are being evaluated as per the Policy.
Available Funding
A forgivable loan up to $50,000 is provided.
If the household’s income is over $59,999, applicants will have to co-pay 10% of the repair costs. The applicant’s portion must be paid before repairs start. For example, if the repairs cost $10,000, the applicant’s portion would be $1,000 and this must be paid before repair work begins.
Note: More funding is available for people with disabilities through the Mobility Modifications Program.
If the repair is under $15,000, the Seniors Aging in Place program is available.
Deadline
Applications will open Fall 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified within 60 days of intake deadline.
The annual Seniors Home Repair program allocation is limited and based upon available funding. Therefore, not all eligible applicants may be chosen for the program. Clients are selected according to level of need using a points system, called the Housing NWT Priority Allocation and Selection System (PASS).
Eligibility
This funding is open to residents of the NWT who:
- are 60 years or older and one of the homeowners;
- have lived in the NWT for three years;
- have lived in their home for over a year;
- own a home within municipal boundaries and have access to a continuous supply of electricity, potable water and heat;
- own a home where there is a functional sewage containment system; and
- have a low-to-middle total household income that falls within the limits of the monthly income threshold for your community.
If an applicant has mortgage, land, lease or tax arrears, your District Office can answer questions on your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply, you will need to contact your District Office by phone.
Client counselling is required at all stages during the application process. It is necessary to provide applicants with relevant information such as the Home Mobility Modification Agreement and homeowner responsibilities, including the importance of home maintenance and home insurance.
All applicants are required to complete an application form with a representative from Housing NWT or its designated agent.
Applicants are not permitted to complete the application on their own.
The Housing NWT District Technical Advisors will be responsible for coordinating the maintenance and minor repair projects, including the Scope of Work.
Related links
- Senior Home Repairs – Policy
- Senior Home Repairs – Highlight Sheet
Contact
Housing NWT
5102-50 Ave.
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P6
General Inquiries
NWTHC_Comms@gov.nt.ca