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The loan is forgiven at 10% each year. The grant is up to $5,000 and repayment is not required if approved.

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Ontario Renovates Program

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231 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B5
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807-766-2111
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Toll-Free: 1-877-281-2958
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Fax: 807-345-7921
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Application

Call, email, or visit the website for the application form

Eligibility / Target Population

  • Low to moderate income homeowners

  • The house must be the sole and principle residence

  • The house must be in urgent need of repair to bring it up to a reasonable standard

  • Cash and assets must be at or below $20,000 (includes savings accounts and bonds, excludes RRSP/RESP/RDSP)

Fees

None

Languages

English ; French

Accessibility

W_wheelchair.gif Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

  • Assists homeowners with repairs to address health and safety issues and increase energy efficiency
  • Provides assistance in the form of an interest-free forgivable loan
  • Provides a grant to make a home more accessible for a household member with a disability
    • Repairs may include:
    • Doors and windows
    • Electrical
    • Fire safety
    • Heating
    • Plumbing
    • Roofs
    • Septic systems
    • Structural
    • Well water
    • Improved accessibility such as ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts, height adjustment for countertops and cues for doorbells/fire alarms
    • Safety-related features that help seniors stay in their home
    Last Updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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