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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, Canada
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 and related work such as windows, doors, plumbing, roofing, and accessibility 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 windows, doors, plumbing, roofing, and insulation improvements.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application, including the consent to release 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
- Three contractor quotes per repair
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens.
- 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 windows, exterior doors, plumbing, roofing, and mobility-accessible adaptations.
- Energy-efficient retrofit work recommended through the program’s repair review process.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cosmetic-only renovations are not eligible.
- Costs above the approved funding amount are not covered.
- Fuel-burning retrofit technology is not eligible under the repair review.
- Deposits required by contractors are not paid or reimbursed.
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 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
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 and related work such as windows, doors, plumbing, roofing, and accessibility 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 windows, doors, plumbing, roofing, 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