Media Releases

Provincial and Nunstsiavut Government Partnership Provides Homeowner Renovation Assistance

April 2, 2014

The Provincial and Nunatsiavut Governments have committed $700,000 to assist low-income homeowners in Inuit communities who require immediate renovations to their homes. Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook provides $350,000 towards an equal partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government to assist low-income private homeowners in Nunatsiavut complete major renovations. The H

Housing Needs Assessment Released for Nunatsiavut Communities

March 19, 2014

The Provincial and Nunatsiavut Governments have released the results of an Inuit Housing Needs Assessment that identifies individual and family housing needs of Nunatsiavut residents. The assessment confirmed housing shortages and need for improved housing in Nunatsiavut, in particular in the communities of Nain and Hopedale. “Our partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government on this assessment [&

Contracts Awarded for Exterior and Energy Efficiency Improvements

February 18, 2014

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded two contracts valued at $336,000 to upgrade 22 social housing homes in St. John’s with home Heat Recovery Systems to increase energy efficiency. “The Provincial Government recognizes the importance of providing safe and affordable rental housing to families and individuals with low incomes in housing need. These […]

Minister Acknowledges NLHC’s Accomplishments for 2013

December 31, 2013

In 2013, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) continues to provide affordable and innovative social housing to families, seniors, and single adults with low incomes, as well as persons with disabilities and persons with complex needs. Along with 5,556 affordable rental units province-wide, NLHC provided 1,732 rent supplements in 2013 valued at $8 million to […]