Eligibility Criteria
- The primary applicant must be an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen (formerly known as the Métis Nation of Alberta).
- The home must be the applicant’s primary residence.
- Must exhibit financial hardship, which includes proving a loss of income resulting in a 50% or more decrease in monthly net income, providing bank statements for the prior three months or a record of employment, and submitting supporting documentation from the lender stating total arrears and the risk of foreclosure, etc.
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 or your Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen Card and one government-issued photo ID.
- Notice of Tax Assessment for all household residents over 18.
- Evidence of loss of income, such as a Record of Employment.
- Mortgage Statement.
- Letter from the bank stating the risk of foreclosure.
- Bank statements covering the past 90 days.
Financial Assistance Available
A maximum of $5,000 towards mortgage arrears.
Application Process
- Download and complete the application form below or pick it up from a Métis Capital Housing Office.
- Gather all required documents.
- Apply via:
- Email: mortgageassistance@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
- Direct Payment: Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) will pay the approved funding directly to the mortgage lender.
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: Open until funds are exhausted.