Home Owner Repair Program for Seniors

Service Information

Service Address: 15 King Sq N, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Inquiry Phone: 1 (833) 733-7835

Available 9:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri

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Home Owner Repair Program for Seniors

Service New Brunswick - Saint John

Category: Financial Assistance

Service Details

Description:

Provides financial assistance for home repairs and modifications.

The maximum forgivable loan per housing unit is $15,000 for homeowner repairs. The amount of forgivable loan is based upon a sliding income scale and the amount of required repairs. Any repayable loan amount is at the provincial borrowing interest rate and can be repaid over a period of up to 15 years.

Homeowner households may be eligible for a forgivable loan for both disabled accessible modifications and major repair items to a maximum of $20,000.

Seniors are eligible for a forgivable loan for minor adaptations to facilitate independent living to a maximum of $5,000.

Languages: English

Transportation:

Available from public transit

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria:

You are 65 years of age or older;
• Your total household income is below the income limit for your area.
• You have difficulty with daily living activities due to diminishing ability brought on by aging;
• You are a homeowner or renter in the private market. If you are a renter, you will need written agreement from your landlord

Please call to connect with this service.

Inquiry Phone: 1 (833) 733-7835