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Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program
Funding for essential home repairs and accessibility upgrades
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates offers up to $20,000 in forgivable loan support for home repairs and up to $5,000 for accessibility modifications. It helps fund eligible repair and modification work such as roofs, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells, septic systems, and barrier-reducing improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Essential home repairs
- Accessibility modifications to reduce physical barriers
- Health and safety-related home repairs
- Energy efficiency-related repairs and upgrades
Documents Needed
- Proof of homeownership and residency
- Income and asset information
- Written quotes for the work
- Photographs of the existing conditions
- Required permits, inspection certificates, or professional reports where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners
- Households in the City of Kawartha Lakes
- Households in the County of Haliburton
Who is not eligible
- Renters
- Applicants who do not own the home
- Applicants outside the City of Kawartha Lakes or County of Haliburton
- Mobile home applicants seeking structural modifications
Eligible expenses
- Labour and materials for approved work
- Applicable taxes
- Permits, inspection fees, and certificates
- Appraisal fees, legal fees, drawings, and specifications
- Other pre-approved project-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work completed before applying
- Use of funds for anything other than the approved project
- Mobile home structural modifications
- Accessibility items such as walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, and therapeutic devices
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kawartha Lakes
- County of Haliburton
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a priority basis.
- Priority considers income and the type of repair or modification.
- Permits, inspection certificates, and required supporting documents must be provided before payment is processed.
- Approved funding is tied to the specific approved project and address.
Additional information
- Eligible applications are assessed on a priority basis, considering income and the type of repair or modification.
- Projects requiring permits or inspections must have the required approvals submitted with invoices.
- Third-party opinions needed for processing may be reimbursable if requested.
- Households that previously participated must complete an annual update confirming the home remains their sole and permanent residence.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Kawartha Haliburton Renovates 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 Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program?
Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates offers up to $20,000 in forgivable loan support for home repairs and up to $5,000 for accessibility modifications. It helps fund eligible repair and modification work such as roofs, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells, septic systems, and barrier-reducing improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program program?
To be eligible for the Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program program, you must:
Homeowner applicant
Principal residence in the area
Meets income and asset limits
What expenses are eligible under Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program?
Essential home repairs
Accessibility modifications to reduce physical barriers
Health and safety-related home repairs
Energy efficiency-related repairs and upgrades
Who can I contact for more information about the Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program?
You can contact City of Kawartha Lakes by email at applyforhousing@kawarthalakes.ca or by phone at 705-324-9870.
Where is the Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program available?
The Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kawartha Haliburton Renovates Program is a Other Support