Elders Housing Program
Run by Nunavut Housing Corporation · Also called EHP
The Elders Housing Program pays homeowners up to $30,000 for accessibility renovations and high-efficiency heating in Nunavut.
Up to
$30,000
Verified
You apply on nunavuthousing.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | $30,000 CAD (2026)Up to $30,000 for repairs; up to $5,000 a year for maintenance |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Grant |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Nunavut |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | Nunavut Housing Corporation |
| Official page | nunavuthousing.ca/programs/homeownership |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Elders Housing Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/nu-elders-housing-program#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://www.nunavuthousing.ca/programs/homeownership
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs and aging-in-place modifications (one-time)Up to $30,000 | Up to $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Preventative maintenance (annual)Up to $5,000 | Up to $5,000 | $5,000 |
How it works
The Elders Housing Program provides counselling and grants to help Elders and people with disabilities stay in their homes. The annual preventative maintenance grant (up to $5,000) covers upkeep of heating, plumbing, electrical systems and appliances. The one-time grant (up to $30,000) covers accessibility changes such as ramps, stair lifts and bathroom modifications, equipment requested by medical professionals, and other repairs that improve living conditions.
There is no maximum income, but applications are point-rated, with more weight given to lower-income households. The program can be combined with the Home Renovation Program.
Who qualifies
- Nunavut resident who owns (title or leasehold title) and lives in the home as a principal residence
- You or a co-applicant are 60 or older, or receive a disability benefit
- Repairs must be approved before work begins
How to apply
Step 1: Download the EHP guide and application from Nunavut Housing Corporation
Step 2: Contact NHC homeownership (homeownership@nunavuthousing.ca, 844-413-9355) for counselling and to apply
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Stacks with EHP
The program says these can be combined with it for the same home. Check each one’s rules for the same upgrade before you count on both.
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNunavut
Home Renovation Program
Nunavummiut who own and live in their homes can get a forgivable loan of up to $100,000 for major repairs and renovations, including energy efficiency work, or a 50% rebate up to $20,000 for completed repairs.
$100,000
max loan, income-qualified
Loan
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Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit
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$7,000
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Home Accessibility Tax Credit
A non-refundable federal tax credit on up to $20,000 a year of renovations that make a home safer or more accessible for a senior or a person with a disability, worth up to $2,800 for 2026 ($2,900 for 2025).
$2,800
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Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
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Emergency Repair Program
Income-eligible Nunavut homeowners can get a grant of up to $15,000 for urgent repairs that threaten health or safety, such as a failed heating system or fuel supply.
$15,000
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