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Home Repair Assistance Program
Financial support for essential home repairs
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Home Repair Assistance provides forgivable loans of up to $20,000 to Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens for essential repairs to their primary residence. It supports non-cosmetic work such as windows, exterior doors, plumbing, roofing, mould remediation, 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 $
Funds Providers
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 non-cosmetic home repairs, including windows, exterior doors, plumbing, roofing, mould remediation, water and sewer systems, driveways, and sidewalks.
- Mobility-accessible adaptations, such as widened doorways, washroom modifications, and raised garden beds.
- Other repairs that affect the health and safety of residents.
Documents Needed
- Completed application.
- Two pieces of photo identification for the applicant and co-applicant, if applicable, one of which must be an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizenship Card.
- Current Notice of Tax Assessment for the applicant and co-applicant, if applicable.
- Copy of the land title.
- Proof of home insurance and current mortgage/property tax statement.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Primary applicants who are Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not have an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizenship number.
- Applicants who currently own or have owned any other home within the past three years.
Eligible expenses
- Contractor work for approved essential repairs.
- Materials purchased for approved essential repairs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contractor deposits are not paid or reimbursed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
How to apply
- Download and complete the application form or pick it up from a Métis Capital Housing Office, then apply to obtain Pre-Approval.
- Gather all required documents.
- Submit the application by email, mail, or in person to Métis Capital Housing Corporation.
- After Pre-Approval, select your preferred essential repairs and obtain three contractor quotes per repair from your preferred contractors, or provide an estimate of material costs if you will do the repairs yourself.
- Once all required documents are provided following Pre-Approval, the Home Repair Assistance team will approve eligible repairs and prepare legal forgivable loan documents for signature.
- Begin the work after approval; completed work must be confirmed by the homeowner before payments are released to the contractor(s).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission of complete documents.
- Eligible repairs are pre-approved before work can begin.
- Approved applicants sign legal forgivable loan documents before funding is released.
- Work must be confirmed as complete and satisfactory before payment is released.
- Processing times vary depending on application volume and completeness.
Additional information
- Applicants must submit updated documents if previously not approved.
- Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applications may be held until citizenship is confirmed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Home Repair Assistance Program Program
What is the Home Repair Assistance Program?
Home Repair Assistance provides forgivable loans of up to $20,000 to Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens for essential repairs to their primary residence. It supports non-cosmetic work such as windows, exterior doors, plumbing, roofing, mould remediation, 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 non-cosmetic home repairs, including windows, exterior doors, plumbing, roofing, mould remediation, water and sewer systems, driveways, and sidewalks.
Mobility-accessible adaptations, such as widened doorways, washroom modifications, and raised garden beds.
Other repairs that affect the health and safety of residents.
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