Home Repair Assistance

Eligibility Criteria

• Your application must be approved before renovations can begin.
• The primary applicant must be an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen (formerly known as the Métis Nation of Alberta).
• The total annual household income must not exceed $150,000.
• The home must be the applicant’s primary residence.
• Proof that the mortgage is in good standing, if applicable.
• The applicant must not own any other property, including land or a home.

Required Documents

• Completed and signed application.
• Two Pieces of identification:
  • Applicant: One government-issued photo ID and your Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen Card (formerly Métis Nation of Alberta Citizenship Card).
  • Co-applicant (if applicable): Either two pieces of government-issued photo ID, your Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen Card and one government-issued photo ID.
• Copy of current Land Title Certificate.
• Notice of Tax Assessment for all household residents over 18.
• Proof of home insurance.
  • If you cannot obtain home insurance due to circumstances beyond your control, please get in touch with our team to discuss your eligibility.
• Proof that existing mortgage and property tax is current.
• Contractor quotes: One quote is needed for rural residents, and three for urban.

Contractor Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two million dollars of Liability Insurance.
• Must have current Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) coverage in Alberta.
• The homeowner is responsible for the deposit if required by the contractor.
• We do not pay or reimburse deposits.

Financial Assistance Available

A maximum amount of $20,000 per application.

Eligible Repairs

The Home Repairs Assistance Program will assist you with essential non-cosmetic repairs such as:

• Windows and doors
• Plumbing and Electrical
• Roofing and siding
• Fireplace, air conditioner, furnace, and hot water tank
• Appliances such as stoves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers
• Painting, countertops, and cabinets
• Essential landscaping like fencing, grading, and sod
• Insulation, drywall repair
• Mold Remediation
• Water and sewer systems
• Driveways and sidewalks
• Mobility-accessible adaptations, such as widened doorways, washroom modifications, and raised garden beds, will also be considered.
• Other repairs that affect the health and safety of the residents.

Application Process

1. Download and complete the application form below or pick it up from a Métis Capital Housing Office.
2. Gather all required documents.
3. Apply via:
   • Email: homerepair@metishousing.ca
   • Mail: Métis Capital Housing Corporation, 11923 121A Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 0A2
   • In-person: Drop off at the above address

Approved Applicant Conditions

• Sign Agreement: The applicant must sign a funding agreement with Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC), which allows MCHC to place a caveat on the property.
• Provide Insurance: Provide proof of insurance on the property.
• Consent and Release Form: Sign a consent form permitting MCHC to contact relevant third parties.
• Start Repairs: Begin repairs within six months of the application date.
• Work Completion Confirmation: MCHC will confirm that the work is complete and that you are satisfied before paying the contractor.
• Direct Payment: MCHC will pay the approved funding directly to the contractor(s) upon completion of the job(s) or to the store(s) where you purchase the materials.
• Excess Costs: You must directly pay the contractor any costs that exceed the approved funding.
• Forgiven Funding: After five years, the funding will be forgiven, and the caveat will be removed.
• Repayment Conditions: If you sell the property or move out within five years, you must repay a prorated portion of the funding. Other circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  Please Note: Funding is limited and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who submit complete applications and valid documents 

Application Deadline: Closed

  homerepair@metishousing.ca