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Service

HOMEWorks! Home Ownership Program
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Description

This program will increase home ownership by encouraging new affordable housing for sale at market value in designated target areas.

Down payment assistance may be provided to new home buyers for homes funded under the program to a maximum of five per cent of the sale price plus a closing cost allowance.
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Coverage

The program is designed for low- to moderate-income households in designated target areas with incomes at or below the HOMEWorks! maximum household income limit.

The program will be available in designated target areas.
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Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be able to obtain a mortgage from a bank or other lending institution. The mortgage term must be set for a minimum of five years.

The contribution amount is earned over a 10-year period, provided applicants maintain their home as their principal residence.

Homebuyers are encouraged to take a homeowner education course, such as that offered by a bank or financial institution.
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Applying Please contact the Housing Programs branch for further information.
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Area served The program will be available in designated target areas.
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Hours 8:30AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday
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Languages English, French
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Access Wheelchair accessible
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Toll-free 1-866-689-5566
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Telephone 204-945-5566 (in Winnipeg)
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TTY 204-945-4796 or 1-800-855-0511 (Manitoba Relay Service)
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Fax 204-948-3035
Fax housing@gov.mb.ca
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Address Manitoba Housing— Housing Programs
Main floor – 280 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C OR8
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