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Service

Urban Native Non-Profit Housing Program
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Description

Subsidized housing managed by Aboriginal community based private non-profit organizations.

A variety of housing options are available to provide affordable and subsidized accommodation for Aboriginal families, seniors and persons with disabilities who are living on low or moderate incomes.
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Coverage

Individual operating agreements between the Manitoba Housing and Aboriginal Community based private non-profit organizations provide rental units that based on a Rent-Geared-To-Income ratio of household income (24% studio, 27% one bedroom).

Each private non-profit organization is subsidized by Manitoba Housing to provide reduced rent for eligible tenants, targeted for low to moderate income Aboriginal seniors, families and individuals with disabilities.

Studio apartments are typically rented to single persons and one bedroom apartments are normally rented to couples. Families are housed based on National Housing standards, also used by Manitoba Housing.
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Eligibility
  • Canadian Citizens
  • Landed immigrants and refugees
  • Persons 18 years of age or older (55) for seniors designated building 
Applicants for housing assisted under this program will be selected on the basis of being financially unable to obtain affordable, suitable and adequate housing in the private market. Some income restrictions may apply including Housing Income Limits.
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Applying Call the number below to complete a prescreening survey and request an application.
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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 Call the number below for more information.
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Access Wheelchair accessible
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Toll-free None
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Telephone 204-945-4661
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TTY 204-945-4796 or 1-800-855-0511 (Manitoba Relay Service)
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Fax None
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Email housing@gov.mb.ca
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Address Portfolio Administration Branch
Manitoba Family Services and Housing
Main Floor - 280 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 0R8
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