Labrador Metis Nation

 
Housing Program
Program Information
Labrador Metis Nation
Off-Reserve Aboriginal
Housing Repair Program

What is the Off-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Repair Program?

The Off-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Repair Program is designed to provide assistance to low-income off-reserve Aboriginal homeowners to make critical and/or emergency repairs to their homes.

What assistance is available under the program?

For Aboriginal homeowners, assistance is available in the form of a Grant, up to $9500.

What repairs or renovations
qualify under the Program?

All repairs will be identified through an inspection by a qualified Inspector. The inspection report may include repair or replacement of:

-Heating, electrical or plumbing systems; and/or
-Deteriorated structures, foundations, windows, doors, roofing or siding.

Who is eligible?

-Off-reserve Aboriginal homeowners having an income of less than $35,000 per year.
- Proof of homeownership and verification of income must be provided.
- Homeowners must be a member of the Labrador Metis Nation
 
Eligibility Criteria
Labrador Metis Nation
Off-Reserve Aboriginal
Housing Repair Program (LMNORAHRP)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants should meet all the following eligibility criteria:

-Be a permanent legal resident of Newfoundland Labrador;
-Be an LMN homeowner;
-Have a combined applicant/co-applicant income at or below $35,000, as per line 236 on the income tax return;
-Provide proof of homeownership, by way of a deed of clear title or affidavit;
-Must be the owner and occupant of the home;
-Have an eligible repair item; and
-Be at least 19 years of age.


HOUSING INCOME LIMIT

$35,000


MAXIMUM GRANT
AVAILABLE

-Labrador $9,500


INCOME VERIFICATION

Income verification is mandatory. Acceptable verification of income for this program shall be an Option C Print Out (available from Revenue Canada), from the previous calendar year,for the applicant and co-applicant.

INELIGIBLE PROPERTIES

-Non-owner occupied principal residences;
-Multiple unit residential complexes;
-Homes for sale;
-Not-for-Profit rental properties; and
-New homes under construction.


GRANT FUNDING

Grant funding will be available to eligible off-reserve Aboriginal homeowners, up to $9,500.
 
Documents for Download
File Type Size
Please download the appropriate application here for the new LMN Aboriginal Housing Program. The deadline is February 28, 2009.
PDF 892 KB
Please download this file to attach with Housing Application
DOC 26 KB
 
Contact Information
Diane Brown
Housing Program Officer
Phone: 709-896-0592, ext. 232
 
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