KAWARTHA LAKES-If you own your own home and are struggling to make repairs due to limited income there may be some help.
The municipality of Kawartha Lakes is participating in the Ontario Renovates Component of the Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario – 2014 Extension which was developed to help homeowners in Kawartha Lakes or the County of Haliburton improve their living conditions by providing financial assistance to repair deficiencies or make accessibility modifications.
“We know there is a tremendous need for this type of funding in our area,” said Manager of Housing, Hope Lee. “We’re hoping homeowners will take advantage of this opportunity to create safer and more accessible homes.”
Each eligible application received will be considered for funding on a priority basis according to the City. Application forms for the 2019 funding year will be available on April 1, 2019 and can be submitted until April 30, 2019.
Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton Renovates provides a forgivable loan to a maximum of $10,000 for repairs such as roofs, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells, septic systems and more. A grant to a maximum of $5,000 is also available for modifications to reduce physical barriers such as ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts and countertop height adjustments.
Requirements for this program include that:
- Applicants must own their own home;
- The market value of their home must be at or below $409,250;
- Applicants have adequate home insurance;
- Applicants be current with property taxes and mortgage payments;
- Applicant’s homes are located either in the municipality of Kawartha Lakes or the County of Haliburton; and
- The applicant’s household income cannot exceed the limits in the table below:
Bachelor |
1 Bedroom |
2 Bedroom |
3 Bedroom |
4+Bedroom |
$24,500 |
$31,000 |
$38,000 |
$43,500 |
$54,000 |
Applications and further information can be obtained online at KLH Housing’s website or from the Kawartha Lakes’ Housing Help Division. For further information, please contact Arlene Smit, Affordable Housing Programs Coordinator, at 705-878-9367 extension 3109.