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. […]
Read MoreThe following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Housing: Speaker, it is my privilege to rise and thank members of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association for holding their 58th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness in St. John’s this week. This association represents organizations, […]
Read MoreAs part of the new government’s commitment to aggressively repair and replace damaged or uninhabitable homes, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has issued a Request for Proposals to build four new apartments on Empire Avenue. These new homes will replace four homes that were destroyed in a fire in July 2024. This project is jointly […]
Read MoreAs part of the new Provincial Government’s commitment to help more people find a safe and affordable place to live, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has issued a request for proposals to build a three-apartment accessible home in St. John’s. The work will see construction of one residential building on Hoyles Avenue on land […]
Read MoreThe following statement is from the Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Housing and Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being: “This report highlights something that we knew from our time in opposition, that during a time when housing needs were evolving and needs were increasing, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has lacked proper support and coherent […]
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