More Newfoundland and Labrador residents will soon have access to support that helps them remain in their homes longer, as Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) will begin accepting applications on October 1, 2026, for two expanded and enhanced programs.
NLHC’s Home Repair Program helps low-income homeowners who need to make vital repairs to their homes. As announced in May 2026, changes to this program include:
The income threshold for the Home Repair Program is $42,500 ($65,000 in Labrador). For more information and applications, click here.
The Home Modification Program helps homeowners make accessibility modifications to their homes. Improvements to this program include:
The income threshold for the Home Modification Program is $51,500 ($65,000 in Labrador). Occupational therapist recommendations will still be required for major work like bathroom modification or ramp installation. For more information and applications, click here.
The expansion and improvements to these programs were made possible from an annualized investment of $7.3 million introduced in Budget 2026.
Building on commitments to housing affordability and aging in place, these enhancements will make it easier for seniors to remain in their homes through improved access to repairs and safety upgrades, such as grab bars and ramps, and commits to giving everyone the opportunity to have a safe and suitable home within their budget.
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“I am pleased that the changes we announced to these homeowner programs are now taking effect, making them easier to access and ensuring they provide more funding to people who wish to stay in their homes longer. This annual investment will improve affordability and support people to remain safely in their homes and communities.”
Honourable Chris Tibbs
Minister of Housing and Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being
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Budget 2026 – Opportunity for All of Us
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is continuing to support individuals and families in Conception Bay North who lost their uninsured primary residence in the 2025 wildfires.
The Temporary Housing Assistance Program is being extended to March 31, 2027, ensuring households without insurance that lost their primary residence continue to receive financial support for temporary housing.
Additionally, the Provincial Government has directed the Canadian Red Cross to focus the province’s $3.1 million portion of the Appeal Fund on supporting longer-term housing solutions for these households.
To ensure support is aligned with the needs of those most impacted, the Provincial Government will continue working directly with these households to determine next steps toward permanent housing solutions.
As part of the broader recovery efforts, officials from the CBN Wildfire Response and Recovery Team and from the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation will be scheduling one-on-one sessions with each of these households in the coming weeks to discuss options and help identify a path forward. Following the one-on-one discussions with the households, an announcement will take place that outlines the next steps.
Members of the Cabinet Committee on Conception Bay North Response and Recovery will continue to engage with residents and local leaders to ensure recovery efforts remain responsive to community needs.
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“We are committed to ensuring individuals and families affected by the wildfires have the support they need as they rebuild their lives. We know the Temporary Housing Assistance Program has provided stability during an incredibly difficult time, and we hope this extension offers continued peace of mind while we work directly with affected residents to identify and advance long-term housing solutions.”
Honourable Chris Tibbs
Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being and Minister of Housing
“Since the 2025 wildfires, our Government’s Cabinet Committee on Conception Bay North Response and Recovery has worked to ensure recovery efforts remain focused on the needs of all affected residents. We have a team in place whose sole focus is dedicated to this effort and, together, our commitment is to ensure residents remain at the centre of every decision as recovery efforts continue.”
Honourable Craig Pardy
Minister of Finance, Chair of Cabinet Committee on Conception Bay North Response and Recovery
“The people of Conception Bay North have shown tremendous resilience over the past year, but we also recognize that many families are still facing difficult decisions about their future. This extension provides important peace of mind while longer-term plans are developed. We will continue working closely with residents and community partners to ensure those impacted by the wildfires have the support they need to move forward with confidence.”
Riley Balsom
MHA for Carbonear-Trinity-Bay de Verde
Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier
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