Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) – regular
Funding for major repairs to improve the health and safety of on-reserve affordable housing.
Rental Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
Funding for mandatory repairs to improve the health and safety of on-reserve affordable housing.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program – Conversion
Funding to help create on-reserve affordable housing units from non-residential property.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program – Secondary and Garden Suites
This program provides financial support to create affordable secondary or garden suites
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities
Funding to help modify on-reserve housing to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities.
Everybody deserves a place to live that protects both their health and safety. So when major repairs are needed to bring on-reserve housing up to minimum health and safety standards, we’re here to help. Through our Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) On-Reserve, we help First Nations cover the costs of major repairs to substandard homes.
Who is eligible for financial support?
This program is open to all First Nations or individual First Nation members who need major repairs to their homes. The occupants’ total household income must be at or below the established limit which is based on the location of the community.
What work is eligible?
Financial support is available for homes that lack basic facilities or need major repairs to keep the occupants safe. Structural, electrical, plumbing, heating and fire safety work are just some of the areas covered by this program. Support may also be available to address problems of overcrowding.
PRO TIP: For more details on the repairs covered by this program, see the list of eligible repairs.
Important: Have you done any of these repairs before getting your application approved in writing? If so, they won’t be eligible for funding under this program.
How much financial support is available?
We will provide up to $60,000 for each unit that needs major home repairs. If your property is located on-reserve in northern or remote areas, the maximum amount may be increased by 25%. This is a forgivable loan, meaning it doesn’t have to be repaid if you meet all the terms and conditions.
PRO TIP: Download and save the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program – regular fact sheet for key details.
What if I need funding for a different kind of project?
You may be eligible for one of our other on-reserve housing programs. For example, we have a program to help with emergency repairs to on-reserve housing. There are also programs to fund accessibility modifications for people with disabilities and adaptations for seniors.
Please contact your Indigenous and the North Housing Solutions Specialist for more information on the applications process.
Still have questions about the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program – regular?
Contact your CMHC Housing Solutions Specialist – Indigenous and the North.
NEXTRental Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (Rental RRAP)
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