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The Manitoba Advantage
Building Foundation Action Plan

BUILDING Foundations
The $84 million BUILDINGFoundations Action Plan is creating better, safer public housing in Manitoba.

The report is available at www.gov.mb.ca/buildingfoundations.

Family Services and Housing helps Manitobans have access to adequate and affordable housing. A range of services and information are available through the links below.

Services
Publications and Information
Forms

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Subsidized Rental Accommodations

Manitoba Housing Authority - Public Housing
Subsidized housing managed directly by the MHA.


Sponsor Managed Public Housing
Subsidized housing managed by sponsor organizations.

Private Non-Profit Program
Subsidized housing for low to moderate income households, owned and operated by private, non-profit organizations.

Rent Supplement Program (Regular)
Subsidized housing for low and moderate-income family, elderly, and special needs households in non-profit, co-operative and private rental accommodation.

Rural and Native Housing
Subsidized housing for low income families in rural Manitoba communities.

Urban Native Non-Profit Housing Program
Subsidized housing for aboriginal households in need, in housing developed by non-profit native corporations or co-operatives.


Rent Assistance

Manitoba Shelter Benefit (MSB)
A monthly benefit to help low income seniors, families, and persons with disabilities pay their rent.


School Tax Assistance for Tenants 55 Plus (STAT55+)
Rebate for tenants 55 and over to offset the school tax portion of rent.


Co-operative Housing Assistance

Complementary Assistance Program (CAP)
Grants for housing co-operatives to lower housing charges for income-tested occupants.


Co-operative Housing Program
Supports existing non-profit co-operatives developed to provide housing for members.

Index-Linked Mortgage (ILM) Co-operative Housing Program
Supports non-profit co-operatives developed to provide housing for members.


Home Repair/Renovation Assistance

Emergency Repair Program (ERP)
Assistance to homeowners or occupiers in rural areas who have to undertake emergency repairs.


Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI) Program
Financial assistance for low-income seniors to carry out minor home adaptations.

Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP)
Loans to homeowners for home repairs of a health, safety or emergency nature.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
Financial assistance to owners of housing that needs major repair.


Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP)
Financial assistance to build or improve shelters for women and children or youth who are victims of family violence.


Publications and Information
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BUILDING Foundations
The $84 million BUILDINGFoundations Action Plan is creating better, safer public housing in Manitoba.


BUILDINGFoundations Bursary Fund
Helping fund the education of young Manitobans living in subsidized rental housing

Manitoba Housing Authority (MHA)
Background on the MHA and the housing portfolio.

Manitoba's Commitment to Housing
How the Manitoba government is working to build and revitalize neighbourhoods by providing a variety of quality, affordable, accessible housing options for Manitobans of all ages and incomes across the province.

Waverley West - A New Development for a Growing City
Background on Waverley West, a new development in southwest Winnipeg.

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation (MHRC)
Information on MHRC responsibilities.

Visitable Housing Design
Homes designed with visitable features make life simpler for all ages and abilities.

Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI)
Background on the partnership established by Canada, Manitoba and Winnipeg to improve housing in inner city neighbourhoods.

Forms
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Manitoba Housing Authority (MHA) Preliminary Application Form
The Preliminary Application determines your eligibility for accommodation with the MHA.