Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation advises that requests for proposals are now being called for the development and operation of affordable rental housing throughout the province.
“This call for proposals is an opportunity to develop more affordable housing for the specific needs and priorities of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” said Darin King, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “The priorities for the 2011-14 Affordable Housing Program are rental housing for low to moderate income families and seniors, as well as persons with disabilities and complex needs.”
It is anticipated that approximately 250 units may be created through private sector and supportive living providers. Proponents may be eligible for capital assistance in the form of a forgivable loan.
The deadline for submitting project proposals is September 21, 2011. Program details and application forms are online at www.nlhc.nl.ca. Successful applicants are expected to be notified this fall.
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Media contacts:
Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
The Provincial Government is investing more than $80,000 to upgrade eight affordable social housing units in Grand Bank this summer, as part of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s 2011-12 modernization and improvement program.
“I am delighted with the significant gains we have made over the past two years in upgrading our existing housing portfolio throughout the province,” said the Honourable Darin King, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “This current work will also ensure that we continue to have a supply of safe and affordable housing to meet the future needs of those with the greatest need.”
The work will include the replacement of siding, windows, and doors. Tenders will be called soon, and anticipated completion date for the work is early fall.
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of low-income households and helping to create healthier communities. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador also allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
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Media contacts:
Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is continuing to improve its existing affordable social housing portfolio through a $40,000 Provincial Government investment to replace windows for eight seniors’ cottages in Fortune this summer.
“We recognize that quality of life is affected by one’s surroundings and this work is in keeping with our long-term priorities to preserve our affordable social housing units while improving the energy efficiency of these properties,” said the Honourable Darin King, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “I hope that such upgrades and renovations, such as we’ve made on more 3,200 units throughout the province over the past two years, create a greater community awareness of the value of public housing in our province.”
Tenders will be called soon and the anticipated completion date for the work is early fall.
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of low-income households and helping to create healthier communities. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador also allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure in 2011, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
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Media contacts:
Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca