Housing

Emergency Housing Relief Service

Update – July 5, 2024: The Housing Division of the Department of Health & Wellness is expanding the Emergency Housing Support Program “I’tesnen: We Are Staying” program services through a partnership with The Atlantic Policy Congress (APC). The program is expanding to all members who reside in Canada and who require assistance with the supports below.

“I’tesnen: We Will Stay” Qalipu Emergency Housing Support Program aims to help prevent and reduce homelessness among our members.

Existing support(s) include:

• Emergency Housing Set Up – Provide rental startup assistance such as first month’s rent and/or last month, and damage deposit.
• Housing Placement – Time-limited rental assistance to support individuals or families placed into housing.
• Prevention and Shelter Diversion – Assist with rental and/or utility arrears to prevent eviction.
• Emergency Housing – Provide hotel placement for a maximum of five (5) nights

Emergency Housing Support Application

Accepting Applications for the Home Repair Assistance Program

Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Housing Division is pleased to announce the launch of the Home Repair Assistance Program (HRAP). This program will provide financial assistance up to $5,000.00 for eligible applicants residing in Newfoundland & Labrador.

This program will support housing repairs to increase functionality, sustainability, and longevity of homes, that will ensure a safe and sound standard of living specific to members and their needs. While funding is limited, the collection of data and the need for similar programs will be thoroughly assessed during this process.

Applicants MUST submit all required documentation by September 30^th, 2024.

It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application in its entirety to ensure that all required documentation is included prior to submission. Please note, if all required documentation is not provided, the application may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible for funding, the home repair MUST fall into one of the following categories:

• Emergency repairs that, if not completed, will force the homeowner to leave their home

• Roofing

• Oil Tank Replacement

• Windows and doors

Requirement of combined annual household net income must be below $49,039.00, based on Government definition of “Low Income Taxable Reduction – LITR”

Please note that program funding is limited, and applications will not be processed until the submission window has closed.  Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, not all applicants will be approved, and only those receiving funding will be contacted.

Find the application here: Application (pdf)

Contact:

Housing Development Officer
Paul Brake
709-634-5472
pbrake@qalipu.ca

Qalipu First Nation Housing Strategy

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