Northern Home Repair Program

Part of the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program

We Can Help You

• live in your home longer; 

• repair your home;
• address health and safety issues;
• install features that increase accessibility; and
• address mobility concerns

Program Objective

The Northern Home Repair Program (NHRP) is available to qualifying applicants residing in the District of Rainy River. The Northern Home Repair Program assists homeowners with affordability and housing problems so they may continue to live in their own home. The Program provides financial assistance to repair or rehabilitate homes to a minimum level of health and safety, including features that increase accessibility and address mobility concerns.

The Program is primarily aimed at seniors who live in substandard dwellings and cannot afford the repairs that are necessary to make their home safer. The maximum amount of assistance is $25,000, however, higher forgivable grant/loan amounts may be available.

How to Apply

You can pick up an Application Form from your local Town Hall/Municipal Office, or contact the RRDSSAB at 1-800-265-5349 ext 226 or by accessing the following links:

PDF Version

• Northern Home Repair Program - Applicant's Guide (pdf)
• Northern Home Repair Program - Application Form  (pdf)

MS Word Version

• Northern Home Repair Program - Applicant's Guide (doc)
• Northern Home Repair Program - Application Form  (doc)

Repair Information

Eligible repairs are those that are required to correct a deficiency in one of the following eight (8) categories:

1. electrical;
2. plumbing;
3. heating;
4. fire safety;
5. septic systems;
6. well water;
7. improved accessibility for persons with disabilities; and
8. safety-related features that support seniors ability to age-in-place

Eligibility Requirements

Your income must be below the 60th percentile income ceiling, as established annually by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Your home must be below 1,800 square feet and you must own your home.   Please note, your eligibility will be fully assessed, once you complete an Application Form.

Use the following checklist to find out whether you may be eligible to receive assistance through the Northern Home Repair Program:

• the market value of your home must be at or below a selling price determined annually by CMHC;
• qualifying homeowners must reside in the District of Rainy River;
• projects must be the sole and principal residence of the applicant;
• your total gross household income is at or below the maximum level for your family type; and
• your home must be sub-standard or deficient and require repairs that are eligible for assistance.

For complete details or more information, please contact: