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Home Repair Assistance Program
Financial support for essential home repairs
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta
Overview
This program provides a forgivable loan of up to $20,000 to help eligible Métis homeowners with essential home repairs. It supports non-cosmetic repairs, including plumbing, roofing, electrical work, and mobility-accessible adaptations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Essential home repair projects for an applicant’s primary residence.
- Non-cosmetic repairs that support health, safety, and accessibility.
- Repairs such as roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and insulation improvements.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Two pieces of identification
- Current land title certificate
- Notice of Assessment for household residents 18 and over
- Proof of home insurance and current mortgage/property tax status
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens in Alberta.
- Metis homeowners seeking essential repair support.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not have Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizenship.
- People who do not own the property or do not live in it as a primary residence.
- Applicants who currently own or have owned another home within the past three years.
Eligible expenses
- Essential non-cosmetic home repairs, including materials and contractor work.
- Approved repairs such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, siding, insulation, and mold remediation.
- Mobility-accessible adaptations and other health-and-safety-related repairs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cosmetic-only renovations are not eligible.
- Repairs that are not considered essential are not eligible.
- Costs above the approved funding amount are not covered.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission of complete documents.
- Eligible repairs are pre-approved before work can begin.
- Approved applicants must sign legal forgivable loan documents and a funding agreement.
- Work must be confirmed as complete and satisfactory before payment is released.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Incomplete applications may delay processing.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement.
- Applicants must reapply with updated documents if previously not approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Repair Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Home Repair Assistance Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Home Repair Assistance Program?
This program provides a forgivable loan of up to $20,000 to help eligible Métis homeowners with essential home repairs. It supports non-cosmetic repairs, including plumbing, roofing, electrical work, and mobility-accessible adaptations.
How much funding can be received?
Home Repair Assistance Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Home Repair Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Home Repair Assistance Program program, you must:
Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen
Primary residence only
Household income under $150,000
What expenses are eligible under Home Repair Assistance Program?
Essential home repair projects for an applicant’s primary residence.
Non-cosmetic repairs that support health, safety, and accessibility.
Repairs such as roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and insulation improvements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Home Repair Assistance Program?
You can contact Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) by email at homerepair@metishousing.ca or by phone at (780) 452-6440.
Where is the Home Repair Assistance Program available?
The Home Repair Assistance Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Home Repair Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Home Repair Assistance Program is a Loans and Capital investments