The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) today issued three requests for proposals (RFPs) for ongoing housing and in-home supports for 75 individuals in St. John’s. This is the latest step in shifting government’s transitional and supportive living response from Horizons at 106 into an in-community supportive model.
In recent months, staff with NLHC have met with the 59 tenants currently residing at Horizons at 106 to determine what support they require. Of these, more than 10 people have been deemed ready for independent living and have accepted placement in NLHC homes. Those remaining have been determined to need various levels of ongoing supportive services as they continue to work toward independent living.
RFPs were developed for three different levels of ongoing community-based support and housing. This includes:
Each RFP specified the housing needs, supportive services and other consideration specific to each level of support.
In addition to housing those who currently reside at Horizons, successful operators will also work with NLHC to conduct intake for others identified from the emergency shelter system. This will support further transitions to more appropriate housing for people residing in shelters.
All three RFPs have a deadline of September 14, 2026, for submissions. The contract for Horizons at 106 expires on December 31, 2026.
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“This new supportive services case management approach will help not only those who live at 106 Airport Road, but also people who are currently in our emergency shelter system. We anticipate that these RFPs will attract interest from a range of organizations with an interest in helping people escape the cycle of homelessness, and I look forward to exploring all options through this open and transparent process.”
Honourable Joedy Wall
Minister of Housing
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RFP – Scattered Site Housing (Light Touch Case Management Services)
RFP – Supportive Housing (Moderate Level Case Management)
RFP – 24-7 Staffed Residential Supportive Housing (onsite intensive case management)
The Provincial Government today announced funding for 33 new affordable rental housing projects throughout the province at a total cost of $31 million. This funding will support the construction of up to 344 new affordable rental homes.
This funding includes $17 million reallocated from projects that didn’t proceed under the first round of the Affordable Rental Housing Program in 2023. An RFP was issued in Fall 2025 to find new projects for this unused funding. In addition the Provincial Government is adding another $14 million because of keen interest from committed developers, including 13 developers who successfully built homes in the first round.
This second-round of the Affordable Rental Housing Program is geared toward projects that can activate quickly and be completed within the next 18-30 months, recognizing the pressing need for affordable housing in many communities. This focus improves on the first round of the original 2023 program, which fell well short of the 900 homes promised. At this point, approximately 650 homes are anticipated from first round projects at a cost of $65 million.
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Housing, made the announcement today at the Conception Bay South Town Hall. Minister Wall was joined by the Honourable Barry Petten, Deputy Premier and MHA for Conception Bay South, Riley Balsom, MHA for Carbonear–Trinity–Bay de Verde, and His Worship Darrin Bent, Mayor of CBS. One project in CBS will receive $370,000 to construct five homes in the community. A full list of successful contractors can be found in the backgrounder below.
By increasing the budget for this program and funding projects with near-term completion in this second round, the Provincial Government is demonstrating its continued commitment to the efficient use of public funds while still creating more affordable, safe and suitable housing. This newly-focused program supports the government’s goals of 10,000 new homes over five years, reducing the number of families forced to spend 30 per cent or more on housing and helping to create affordable and independent housing for seniors.
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“The Affordable Rental Housing Program needed a greater focus on projects that can activate quickly. Our government is allocating additional funds to capitalize on significant interest in this second round, and we look forward to seeing more homes built in communities that can house hundreds of people.”
Honourable Joedy Wall
Minister of Housing
“Our government continues to maintain a focus on thoughtful decision-making and smarter spending. With a refocused Affordable Rental Housing Program, we are putting public money to work for the public, and getting homes built for families and seniors throughout this great province.”
Honourable Barry Petten
Deputy Premier, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and MHA for Conception Bay South
“Conception Bay South is pleased to be included in this round of funding under the Affordable Rental Housing Program. There is a growing need for housing, especially safe and affordable housing access. We are hopeful that this is just the beginning of more affordable housing development in our town, and we appreciate the Provincial Government’s investment in our community.”
His Worship Darrin Bent
Mayor of Conception Bay South
“I am pleased to see funding for a project in Carbonear that will house 10 families, and I know this is just the start of our efforts to build housing in the Conception Bay North region. Thank you to Minister Wall and his team for moving this project forward.”
Riley Balsom
MHA for Carbonear – Trinity – Bay de Verde
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BACKGROUNDER
Projects receiving funding through the second-round of the Affordable Rental Housing Program
| Proponent | Units | Community |
| Weliganig Development LTD | 10 | Badger |
| 83184 Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. | 10 | Bay Roberts |
| Klondyke Property Investments Limited | 8 | Bay Roberts |
| 15292484 Canada Limited | 10 | Bay Roberts |
| Maple Leaf Oil Distributors Ltd. | 10 | Bay Roberts |
| IDAM Holdings Ltd.
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10 | Bay Roberts |
| G & C Investments Inc. | 6 | Bishop’s Falls |
| D.S. Building Contractors Ltd. | 10 | Botwood |
| Abel Contracting Ltd.
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8 | Burin |
| R&E Holdings Ltd.
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10 | Carbonear |
| L.I.D Homes Limited
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6 | Clarke’s Beach |
| 84250 NL Inc.
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5 | Conception Bay South |
| Seaforest Drive Estates Inc.
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10 | Cupids |
| Kieffer Contracting Ltd.
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18 | Gander |
| 92971 Newfoundland & Labrador Corp.
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8 | Grand Bank |
| Phillip Chaytor
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12 | Harbour Grace |
| Burt Brothers Limited
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4 | King’s Point |
| A & P Realty Limited
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5 | Lewisporte |
| P & G Realty Limited
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5 | Lewisporte |
| The Porte Village Limited
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4 | Lewisporte |
| Central Erectors Ltd.
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10 | Grand Falls-Windsor |
| Big Island Charity Builders Inc.
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18 | Paradise |
| 85862 NL Corp.
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9 | Pouch Cove |
| Pennell Developments Ltd.
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16 | Pouch Cove |
| Grand Fairways Resort Inc.
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10 | Salt Pond |
| PAB Renovations
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8 | Shearstown |
| Phillip Chaytor
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5 | Spaniards Bay |
| Avalon Housing Trust Inc.
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55 | St. John’s |
| AIDS Committee of Newfoundland & Labrador
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8 | St. John’s |
| Tri-Sun Realty Limited
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8 | Stephenville |
| Pollard Properties Limited
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10 | Stephenville |
| Twillingate Realty, Inc.
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8 | Twillingate |
| JLH Developments Ltd.
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10 | Torbay |
| TOTAL | 344 |
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Housing, was pleased to receive the Auditor General’s report into the Transitional Supportive Living Initiative that came to be known as Horizons at 106.
The Auditor General’s review, which was first requested on July 31, 2025, by Premier Wakeham when he was the Leader of the Opposition, validates our concerns with how the lease was procured.
In her report, the Auditor General found:
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has instructed the operator to cease intake at Horizons at 106, and the Provincial Government will work with community partners on comprehensive transition plans for all residents of Horizons as of December 31, 2026. For some, this will mean moving on to independent housing as planned when they entered Horizons.For others, it will mean placement in a supportive model delivered in newly renovated NLHC homes, private market rentals supported by Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefits, or other forms of housing. Models like this exist currently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
All residents of Horizons at 106 are classified as NLHC tenants and will be processed as transfers. These individuals will be matched with supports from community partners in their homes.
The earlier request for proposals issued to replace Horizons, which was released in August 2025 under the former government, has been cancelled. Three proposals were received, only two qualified and neither were deemed suitable as an effective replacement for the program.
Budget 2026 included $12.7 million over two years to repair NLHC homes, which includes funding to hire more than 20 maintenance staff, as well as $4 million to increase the amount of available Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefits by approximately 500.
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“We were clear since before we formed government that the lease for 106 Airport Road was an example of Liberal waste, secrecy and insider connections. This report, first requested by Premier Wakeham, validates that. Discussions are ongoing with community partners on a solution that focuses on the people supported by Horizons. I am confident we will put in place appropriate supports for those leaving Horizons in December.”
Honourable Joedy Wall
Minister of Housing
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Many renters in Newfoundland and Labrador are struggling to afford their home, and Budget 2026 includes new dedicated funding to help lower-income families stay housed.
Starting in 2026-27, an additional $4 million per year will be dedicated to increasing the number of low-income households eligible for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefits by approximately 500.
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefit (CHB) is a portable rental assistance program for low-income households. That means that once a household is approved for this assistance, the benefit transfers with them if they decide to move to a new home.
Funding received through the program varies based on individual households, as the amount received is calculated as the gap between what a qualifying household can pay (using NLHC’s rent-geared-to-income calculation) and the average market rent in an area.
NLHC’s current waitlist is just over 2,600. More than 60 per cent of these applicants currently have housing, but they are struggling to afford it and qualify for NLHC assistance at their current income level. This funding will help reduce the waitlist by approximately 20 per cent.
There are currently 2,589 households that receive rental assistance through the CHB. Over its lifetime, the program has helped more than 3,300 households.
Premier Wakeham and the new Provincial Government are focused on reducing the number of families who have to pay more than 30 per cent of their income on housing costs. Increased CHB access is one of the ways to achieve this, along with increasing the availability of affordable housing through construction and aggressive maintenance of current units. Housing investments in Budget 2026 reflect these priorities.
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“Since forming government, one of the first things that we’ve identified is a need for more Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefits each year. This meets the needs of families who are housed but struggling to afford rent, allowing us to prioritize new housing for those without access to housing. We will continue to prioritize investments that work over those that are flashy, and I look forward to the continued success of this program.”
Honourable Joedy Wall
Minister of Housing
Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being
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