Home Modification Program


This program is designed to help low-to-moderate income homeowners who need to make accessibility changes to their homes to allow them to stay in them longer.

Please note: This program has been changed and improved as of Fall 2026, so please read carefully.

 

Who is eligible?

Homeowners who need accessibility modifications with an annual income of $51,500 or less ($65,000 in Labrador).

This program is for people who are not NLHC clients.

 

What types of modifications are eligible?

Eligible accessibility modifications allow the individual to return to (or remain at) home long term, and may include items such as:

  • Ramp installation;
  • Widened doorways/halls to increase space for a wheelchair;
  • Roll/walk-in shower;
  • Grab bars;
  • Comfort height toilet;
  • Lever-style door handles; and
  • Handrails.

Please note: While we no longer require a recommendation letter from an Occupational Therapist for minor work like the installation of grab bars or handrails, we still require a letter for major work, like bathroom modifications or ramp installation.

For more information, see the fact sheet below. Click to expand.

 

How will I get this money?

NLHC provides funding to eligible homeowners in the form of a forgivable loan up to $15,000 to cover the cost of repairs.

This forgivable loan does not need to be repaid if the homeowner remains in the home for five years. If the homeowner moves out three or four years after the modifications are made, for example, they may have to repay a portion of the loan.

 

Applications

To apply online, click the link for your nearest regional office below:

Avalon Corner Brook
Gander Goose Bay
Marystown Stephenville
Grand Falls-Windsor

 

To print an application, click here.

 

Further Information

Have more questions? Read our Frequently Asked Questions Document here.

 

Inquiries can be made directly to the regional office nearest you:

Avalon Regional Office: 709-724-3000

Corner Brook: 709-639-5201

Gander: 709-256-1300

Goose Bay: 709-896-1924

Grand Falls-Windsor: 709-292-1000

Marystown: 709-279-5375

Stephenville: 709-643-6826