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Ontario Renovates Program
Forgivable home repair financing for owner-occupiers
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario Renovates Program offers a 10 year, interest-free forgivable loan to homeowners in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville to repair deficiencies in affordable ownership properties. Accessibility repairs for seniors and persons with disabilities may also receive grant funding up to $5,000, and eligible work includes heating systems, roofs, and accessibility repairs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Repairs to deficiencies in affordable ownership properties
- Accessibility repairs to support independent living for seniors and persons with disabilities
Documents Needed
- Completed Ontario Renovates Application
- Two pieces of identification that include legal name, date of birth, one with a photo, and one with a signature
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners who own the property for which funding is requested
- Homeowners whose home is the sole and principal residence
- Homeowners in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Who is not eligible
- Applicants or projects that have previously received funding under the Homeownership or Ontario Renovates Programs, or any other repair program funded by the federal or provincial government may be ineligible
Eligible expenses
- Heating systems, chimneys, doors and windows, and foundation repairs
- Roofs, walls, floors and ceilings, vents and louvers
- Electrical systems, excluding installation of solar panels, and plumbing
- Septic systems, well water, and well drilling
- Fire safety and accessibility repairs for seniors and persons with disabilities, including ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts, height adjustment to countertops, and cues for doorbells and fire alarms
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Repairs or modifications already started or completed prior to project approval
Eligible geographic areas
- United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Selection criteria
- Eligibility against income and property criteria
- Project need and suitability of proposed repairs
- Funding availability
- First come, first served processing where applicable
How to apply
- Before completing the application, review the Ontario Renovates Fact Sheet
- Complete the application in full, have it signed by all applicant/owner(s), and include all required documentation
- Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Community and Social Services Division – Ontario Renovates, 25 Central Avenue West, Suite 200, Brockville, ON K6V 4N6
- For information and assistance in completing your application, call 613-342-3840 or 1-800-267-8146, ext. 2401
Processing and Agreement
- Only complete applications with all required documents submitted will be assessed for eligibility
- You will be notified in writing of initial eligibility or ineligibility
- Proposed home and accessibility repairs are assessed separately
- A Promissory Note Agreement must be signed for all funding approved
- A mortgage will be registered on title of the property for approved funding for projects that exceed $15,000, and the Counties will discharge the mortgage at the end of the 10 year forgiveness period at the Counties’ expense
Additional information
- Applications are not being accepted at this time, as funding for this program is exhausted.
- Ontario Renovates is a component of the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario (IAH) through the Ministry of Housing.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Homeownership ProgramDown-payment assistance for first-time home buyers
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Renovates Program Program
What is the Ontario Renovates Program?
Ontario Renovates Program offers a 10 year, interest-free forgivable loan to homeowners in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville to repair deficiencies in affordable ownership properties. Accessibility repairs for seniors and persons with disabilities may also receive grant funding up to $5,000, and eligible work includes heating systems, roofs, and accessibility repairs.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Renovates Program Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Renovates Program program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Renovates Program program, you must:
The applicant must own the property for which funding is requested
The home must be the sole and principal residence of the applicant or owner(s)
The property must be located in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Renovates Program?
Repairs to deficiencies in affordable ownership properties
Accessibility repairs to support independent living for seniors and persons with disabilities
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Renovates Program?
You can contact United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) by email at none or by phone at 613-342-3840.
Where is the Ontario Renovates Program available?
The Ontario Renovates Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Renovates Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Renovates Program is a Grant and Funding