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To provide housing options for safe, affordable, and energy efficient housing
for our members in a manner that is unbiased, transparent, and fair.
for our members in a manner that is unbiased, transparent, and fair.
There are 160 housing units registered in Mississauga First Nation. 87% of these units are single-detached dwellings, with apartments and other multi-unit structures accounting for the other 13%. Having a structured Housing Policy will provide Chief and Council, the Housing Committee, and the Housing staff with a framework to deliver the Housing Program to all Band members in a manner that is unbiased, transparent and fair.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
In conjunction with Chief and Council, the Housing Committee, and staff, the following principles have been established. These Guiding Principles will remain to accommodate our First Nation membership:
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WHAT IS RADON?
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it is diluted and is not a concern. However, in enclosed spaces, like homes, it can sometimes accumulate to high levels, which can be a risk to the health of you and your family. Below are some links to information regarding Radon.
The Housing Department will be providing a lunch time and evening information session in the near future for community members. All your questions and concerns can be addressed at these information sessions.
The Housing Department will be providing a lunch time and evening information session in the near future for community members. All your questions and concerns can be addressed at these information sessions.
ON-RESERVE RENOVATION PROGRAMS
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
What is RRAP On-Reserve?
RRAP On-Reserve offers financial assistance to First Nations and First Nation members to repair substandard homes to a minimum level of health and safety.
Who is Eligible?
First Nations or individual First Nation members that require major repairs to their homes may be eligible to apply. The total household income must be at or below the established income threshold for their area.
What work is eligible?
The house must lack basic facilities or is in need of major repair in one or more of the following categories:
What assistance is available?
The financial assistance is in the form of a forgivable loan. The maximum loan amount is $16,000* per unit.
*For northern or remote areas the maximum total amount may be increased by an additional 25 percent.
Important: Any work carried out before application is approved in writing is not eligible.
If you’re interested in applying for this program, please fill out an application and bring it to the Housing Department.
RRAP On-Reserve offers financial assistance to First Nations and First Nation members to repair substandard homes to a minimum level of health and safety.
Who is Eligible?
First Nations or individual First Nation members that require major repairs to their homes may be eligible to apply. The total household income must be at or below the established income threshold for their area.
What work is eligible?
The house must lack basic facilities or is in need of major repair in one or more of the following categories:
- Structural
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Heating or
- Fire safety
What assistance is available?
The financial assistance is in the form of a forgivable loan. The maximum loan amount is $16,000* per unit.
*For northern or remote areas the maximum total amount may be increased by an additional 25 percent.
Important: Any work carried out before application is approved in writing is not eligible.
If you’re interested in applying for this program, please fill out an application and bring it to the Housing Department.
Emergency Repair Program (ERP)
What is the ERP On-Reserve?
ERP On-Reserve offers financial assistance to help low-income households on reserve make emergency repairs required for the continued safe occupancy of their home.
Who is Eligible?
First Nations or individual First Nation members on reserve whose incomes are at or below the established thresholds for the area are eligible to apply for financial assistance.
Eligible Repairs
Only emergency repairs immediately required for the continued safe occupancy of a home are eligible for assistance.
Examples include, but not limited to:
Important: any work carried out before application is approved in writing is not eligible.
Once approved, all work must commence within 30 days and be completed within 90 days.
What assistance is available?
Assistance is in the form of a contribution which does not have to be repaid. The maximum contribution amount is $20,000* per unit.
*For northern or remote areas the maximum total amount may be increased by an additional 25 percent.
Other CMHC programs, such as the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) and Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence (HASI) program, are available on-reserve to assist with repairs to substandard housing, accessibility modifications and adaptations for persons with disabilities and seniors.
If you’re interested in applying for this program, please fill out an application and bring it to the Housing Department.
ERP On-Reserve offers financial assistance to help low-income households on reserve make emergency repairs required for the continued safe occupancy of their home.
Who is Eligible?
First Nations or individual First Nation members on reserve whose incomes are at or below the established thresholds for the area are eligible to apply for financial assistance.
Eligible Repairs
Only emergency repairs immediately required for the continued safe occupancy of a home are eligible for assistance.
Examples include, but not limited to:
- Repair or replace a non-functioning heating system
- Repair structural issues or water infiltration from damaged foundation, roof, or exterior walls
- Repair plumbing so adequate supply of potable water is available
- Electrical repairs necessary to correct health and safety hazards
- Repair or replace damaged flooring to correct safety hazards
Important: any work carried out before application is approved in writing is not eligible.
Once approved, all work must commence within 30 days and be completed within 90 days.
What assistance is available?
Assistance is in the form of a contribution which does not have to be repaid. The maximum contribution amount is $20,000* per unit.
*For northern or remote areas the maximum total amount may be increased by an additional 25 percent.
Other CMHC programs, such as the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) and Home Adaptations for Seniors’ Independence (HASI) program, are available on-reserve to assist with repairs to substandard housing, accessibility modifications and adaptations for persons with disabilities and seniors.
If you’re interested in applying for this program, please fill out an application and bring it to the Housing Department.
Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI)
What is the HASI Program On-Reserve?
HASI On-Reserve helps First Nations and First Nation members pay for minor home adaptations to on-reserve properties to extend the time seniors can live in their own homes independently.
Who is Eligible?
First Nations and First Nation members living on-reserve may qualify for assistance as long as the occupant of the dwelling where the adaptations will be made meets the following eligibility criteria:
*For northern or remote areas the maximum total amount may be increased by an additional 25 percent.
What adaptations can be done?
The adaptations should be minor items that meet the needs of seniors with an age-related disability. They could be:
Important: any work carried out before application is approved in writing is not eligible.
If you’re interested in applying for this program, please fill out an application and bring it to the Housing Department.
HASI On-Reserve helps First Nations and First Nation members pay for minor home adaptations to on-reserve properties to extend the time seniors can live in their own homes independently.
Who is Eligible?
First Nations and First Nation members living on-reserve may qualify for assistance as long as the occupant of the dwelling where the adaptations will be made meets the following eligibility criteria:
- is 65 and over
- has difficulty with daily living activities brought on by ageing
- total household income is at or below a specified limit
- dwelling unit is a permanent residence
*For northern or remote areas the maximum total amount may be increased by an additional 25 percent.
What adaptations can be done?
The adaptations should be minor items that meet the needs of seniors with an age-related disability. They could be:
- handrails
- easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen
- lever handles on doors
- walk-in showers with grab bars
- bathtub grab bars and seats
Important: any work carried out before application is approved in writing is not eligible.
If you’re interested in applying for this program, please fill out an application and bring it to the Housing Department.
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