The Canadian government has a wide range of grants available to homeowners.
The Canadian government has set aside millions of dollars to provide home grants to eligible homeowners.The purpose and availability of such grants vary from province to province. Many government home grants are aimed at increasing energy efficiency. Other Canadian government home grants are for more specific purposes such as remodeling to make a home disability-friendly or to make emergency repairs. Does this Spark an idea?
Emergency Repair Program
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a Canadian government-owned corporation that offers grants to low-income residents of rural areas for emergency repairs. Such grants are available across the country, though there are some differences in the program province to province. According to the CMHC website, the repairs must be related to specific parts of the home such as the chimney, foundation, plumbing and roof. The objective of the grants are to make the homes inhabitable. The amount of the CMHC grant depends on your location. In 2010 the maximum government home grant offered by the CMHC was $11,000 for those living in the most rural areas.
CMHC
700 Montreal Road
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0P7
800-668-2642
cmhc-schl.gc.ca
BC Home Owner Grant
Canadians may be eligible for government grants for renovations.
BC homeowners can benefit from this Canadian government grant. Grants from this program allow BC residents to pay less residential property tax. The property must be the principle residence of the applicant. Only homes valued under $1,640,000 are eligible for this grant. Additional grants are available for seniors, the disabled, veterans and low-income individuals. Some grants may also be given on a retroactive basis. In general you must apply each year.
Enquiry BC
800-663-7867
gov.bc.ca
New Brunswick Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Upgrades Grants
Canadian government home grants such as this one in New Brunswick are designed to encourage homeowners to refit their homes to be more energy-efficient, and often, more eco-friendly. The Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Upgrades grants offer 20 percent of expenses to upgrade a home, up to a maximum of $2,000.
Efficiency NB
35 Charlotte St., Suite 101
Saint John
NB E2L 2H3
1-866-643-8833
efficiencynb.ca
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