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Service

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Homeowners (RRAP)
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Description The Homeowner RRAP provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners by providing a forgivable loan to pay for eligible repairs to their homes. Eligible repairs are those required to bring properties up to minimum levels of health and safety, and prolong the life of the home.
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Coverage

Eligible repairs include all mandatory items which will restore the home to a minimum level of health and safety. Any repairs that are considered normal maintenance are not eligible.

Please note: Work carried out before you receive approval of the Homeowner RRAP loan in writing is NOT eligible for funding under this program.

Financial Assistance: Assistance is in the form of a fully forgivable loan — it does not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met. The maximum loan is between $16,000 and $19,000 per household, depending on the location of the property.

The loan covers up to 100 per cent of the cost for mandatory repairs. This is the actual cost of repairs that are eligible to receive funding. (Only repairs defined in the RRAP Standards as ‘mandatory’ will be considered for funding, and all mandatory repairs must be completed.) If the cost of repairs is higher than the loan amount, the homeowner must cover the additional costs.
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Eligibility

As a homeowner, you may be eligible for assistance under this program if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • You own and occupy the property as your principal residence on a year-round basis.
  • Your total gross household income is below the established Housing Income Limit (HIL) for the area where the property is located.
  • Your home requires a major repair in at least one of five key areas — structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, fire safety.
  • The dwelling is at least five years old and valued at less than $175,000.
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Applying Request an application to be mailed to you or pick up an application at the address below.
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Area served Manitoba
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Hours 8:30AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday
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Languages English, French
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Fees Not applicable
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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 (Winnipeg), 204-729-2496 (Brandon)
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TTY 204-945-4796 or 1-800-855-0511 (Manitoba Relay Service)
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Fax 204-948-3035 (Winnipeg), 204-729-2496 (Brandon)
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Address

Winnipeg:

Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative
361 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 2K2

Brandon:

Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation
410 - 9th Street (City Hall – Main Floor)
Brandon, MB R7A 6A2

Manitoba other than Winnipeg or Brandon:

Main floor – 280 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 0R8