Housing

“I’tesnen: We are Staying” – Qalipu Emergency Housing Relief Program

The Qalipu Emergency Housing Relief Program is here to help prevent and reduce homelessness among our members.

We currently offer the following supports:

• Emergency Housing Setup: Help with rental startup costs like first month’s rent and damage deposit.
• Prevention and Shelter Diversion: Help with rent or utility payments to avoid eviction.
• Emergency Housing: Short-term emergency stays for up to five (5) nights

Who Can Apply?

• You must be a registered member of Qalipu First Nation.
• You must be currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
• You must live in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• You must not be a homeowner (including rent-to-own arrangements).
• The program is intended as a one-time support.

Important Information

• If your rental agreement is in the name of a non-member spouse or partner, you can still apply. You will need to provide extra paperwork to show you live together.
• The maximum funding available per applicant is $3,000.
• Your landlord cannot be an immediate family member.

Emergency Housing Support Application Available Here

“Aging in Place” – Accessibility Home Modification Program

This program will provide financial assistance to members up to a maximum of $5,000.00 to support housing retrofits and modifications to improve accessibility, functionality, and sustainability, ensuring a safe living environment for those who have mobility challenges.

The program is open to Qalipu First Nation members living in Atlantic Canada. Applications will be accepted from August 5 to September 5, 2025. It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application thoroughly to ensure that all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible, applicants must have a combined annual household net income below $88,674.00.

Once the application submission window has closed on September 5, 2025, all applications will be reviewed and due to limited funding, only successful applicants will be notified.

Applications can be found here: Accessibility Home Modification Program Application

If you have any questions or require assistance completing your application, please get in touch with Jason Park, Housing Program Officer, at (709) 634-0411 or email: jpark@qalipu.ca

Qalipu First Nation Housing Strategy

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