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New Downpayment Assistance Program Supports Homeownership

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced a $2.5 million investment for a new Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP) for first-time homebuyers. The two-year pilot program, administered by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), provides first-time homebuyers with low-to-moderate incomes the opportunity to qualify for downpayment loan assistance to

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Retrofits Modernize St. John’s Social Housing Properties

Can-Am Platforms and Construction Ltd. have been awarded a $300,000 contract for interior and exterior retrofit of four social housing properties on Goodview Street, St. John’s. “Providing quality affordable housing is key to building resilient and healthy communities and contributes to the development of stronger local economies. The Provincial Government remains firmly committed to supportin

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Renovation Investment to Improve St. John’s Seniors Building

Work is expected to begin in September on major exterior renovations to the 15-unit Cochrane Manor seniors apartment building in St. John’s. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) recently awarded the tender, valued at $469,000 to Newfound Roofing Ltd. “The current renovation investment will ensure the continued availability and comfort of this historic St. John’s […

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