Emergency Repair Program
Run by Nunavut Housing Corporation · Also called ERP
The Emergency Repair Program pays income-qualified households up to $15,000 for high-efficiency heating in Nunavut.
Up to
$15,000
- If your household income qualifies
Verified
You apply on nunavuthousing.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | $15,000 CAD (2026)Grant up to $15,000 |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Grant |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | Yes, household income limits apply |
| 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. |
Emergency Repair Program. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/nu-emergency-repair-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent health and safety repairsUp to $15,000Minimum repair value $1,000. | Up to $15,000 | $15,000 |
How it works
The Emergency Repair Program pays for repairs that are urgently needed for safe occupancy in owner-occupied homes and cost at least $1,000. Eligible repairs include replacing exterior doors, repairing or replacing exterior windows with glass or rigid plastic, plumbing and electrical hazards, and repairing or replacing heating systems and fuel supply systems.
The grant can cover materials, labour, freight, permits and GST. It can be combined with the Home Renovation Program, and eligible homeowners can apply more than once.
Who qualifies
- At least 19 years old and living in Nunavut for at least two years
- Own and occupy the home
- Household income below the Average Income Required for Homeownership
- Repair addresses an imminent threat to health or safety and is on the eligible list
How to apply
Step 1: Download the ERP guide and the Repair Program application from Nunavut Housing Corporation
Step 2: Submit to NHC homeownership (homeownership@nunavuthousing.ca, 844-413-9355)
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Stacks with ERP
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
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$100,000
max loan, income-qualified
Loan
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