Home Repair

FIMUR 2012/15 Homeowner Repair Program

The Homeowner Repair program will assist low-to-moderate income Aboriginal homeowners living off-reserve, outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in bringing their homes to acceptable standards by:

• improving and preserving the quality of affordable housing through the renovation, rehabilitation and repair of existing affordable ownership for low-income Aboriginal households,

• repairing their home to bring to acceptable standards while improving the energy-efficiency of the unit, which includes energy audits

• fostering safe, independent living by supporting modifications and renovations to affordable housing that provide accommodations for seniors and persons with disabilities

• providing assistance to create secondary suites in existing single family homes, and

• responding to emergency repair(s)

The maximum forgivable loan is $50,000, with program average of no more than $25,000. The period of forgiveness for Home Repair projects is 10 years which begins on the date of repair completion.

For more information, please read the Program Guidelines which will also help determine if you are eligible for the Homeowner Repair Program.

Please click here to print and view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

HOW TO APPLY:

STEP 1 – Click here to view and print the Homeowner Repair Application Package.

Step 2 – Review your application carefully to ensure its completion and mail the original application and requested supporting documentation to:

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services

Attn: FIMUR 2012/15 Home Repair Program

500 Bay Street

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

P6A 1X5

Additional material in support of your application may be faxed to 705-256-1664.

If you require further information, or assistance with this application, please call toll-free (866) 391-1061 and ask for the FIMUR Home Repair Program.