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Critical Home Repair Program Opens for Manitoba Homeowners
More than 800 applications for the Manitoba Critical Home Repair Program have been received from low and moderate income homeowners. Inspections have started, with actual contracting not before September 15. Applications split roughly evenly between Winnipeg and rural areas. Over 1,500 forms requested since mid June. The $2 million program, run by Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, offers direct grants, forgivable loans, and low interest loans for owner occupied homes. Qualifying non pensioners with incomes under 11,000 may receive up to 2,000 in loans, with up to 1,000 forgivable, depending on income, and forgiveness up to 6,000 for long term ownership. Elderly and disabled on social allowance may receive direct grants up to 1,000 without loans. Grants scale with pension and social allowance, with possible extra above entitlement under certain conditions. Inquiries directed to Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Home Repair Division at 203 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, or call 947-6601.