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Programs and Financial Assistance
Financial assistance takes the form of forgivable loans or non-repayable contributions, and can be used to fund repairs, renovations, accessibility modifications, the creation of low-income rental units, and home adaptations, etc. Programs are offered locally, provincially, and nationally.
Additional Programs and Financial Assistance:
ENERGY STAR Rebates and Incentives
Receive rebates and incentives for selected ENERGY STAR qualified products in Canada.
Environment Canada Inventives and Rebates
Take advantage of grants, rebates, discounts and other incentives available to help you use less energy, switch to renewable energy and produce less waste at home and on the road.
Municipal Programs and Financial Assistance:
Front & Paint Homeowner
This program is available to owner occupied properties in the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation Discrict.
Home Renovation Tax Assistance Program
This program is designed to assist homeowners in the renovation of residential premises in City of Brandon.
Multi-Family Affordable Housing Program
This program provides financial assistance for housing projects with 3 or more rental units that create affordable housing in Brandon.
Neighbourhood Housing Assistance (NHA)
This program is available to owner occupied properties in the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation Discrict. It provides access to capital funding to help develop a new supply of rental stock.
Residential Tax Abatement
This program is designed to assist the owner(s) of mature residential properties located within the City in the redevelopment of these historic properties.
Provincial Programs and Financial Assistance:
Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP)
Financial assistance to low-income homeowners by providing a loan to pay for emergency repairs in the home to ensure the occupants' continued safety.
HomeWorks!
Helps improve existing housing, increase home ownership and make new rental housing more accessible to Manitobans..
Federal Programs and Financial Assistance:
ecoENERGY Retrofit
This program provides non-taxable grants to homeowners and owners of rental properties who have carried out renovations that improve the energy efficiency of their existing home or property.
Emergency Repair Program (ERP)
Financial assistance to help low-income households in rural areas, for emergency repairs required for the continued safe occupancy of their home.
First-Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit (HBTC)
This program is designed to assist first-time home buyers with the costs associated with the purchase of a home.
GST/HST New Housing Rebate
This program provides a rebate on the goods and services tax (GST) or the harmonized sales tax (HST) paid on the construction or purchase of newly constructed or substantially renovated homes.
Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI)
Financial assistance for minor home adaptations that will help low-income seniors to perform daily activities in their home independently and safely.
Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)
This program allows eligible taxpayers to withdraw funds from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to purchase or build a first home.
Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - Homeowner RRAP
Financial assistance to low-income homeowners for mandatory home repairs that will preserve the quality of affordable housing.
Home Renovation Tax Credit
A non-refundable tax credit for work performed or goods acquired in respect of an elibile dwelling.
Rental Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - Rental RRAP
Financial assistance to pay for mandatory repairs to self-contained units occupied by low-income tenants.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - RRAP for Conversions
Financial assistance for the creation of affordable housing for low-income households by the conversion of nonresidential properties into affordable, self-contained rental housing units or bed-units.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - RRAP for Persons with Disabilities
Financial assistance to allow homeowners and landlords to pay for modifications to make their property more accessible to persons with disabilities.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - RRAP On-Reserve
Financial assistance to Band Councils and Band members to repair substandard homes to a minimum levelof health and safety and to improve the accessibility of housing for disabled persons.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - Secondary/Garden Suite
Financial assistance for the creation of a Secondary or Garden Suite for a low-income senior or adult with a disability — making it possible for them to live independently in their community, close to family and friends.
Rooming House Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program - Rooming House RRAP
Financial assistance to pay for mandatory repairs to rooming houses occupied by low-income tenants. This program is available in both rural and urban areas.
Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP)
Financial assistance to assist in the repair, rehabilitation and improvement of existing shelters, and to assist in the acquisition or construction of new shelters and second-stage housing for victims of family violence.