Specific Home Repair Expenses

You must provide a written estimate with your application. The estimate/receipt should be from a contractor and include the contractor's name, address, and phone number and a breakdown of the repairs and their individual costs. The contractor should also describe the current condition and explain why the repair needs to be done. If you or family/friends do the work, assistance cannot be provided for the cost of labour.

The following home repairs are normally considered:

Primary Expenses

• Cistern
• Electrical repairs
• Furnace repair/replacement - maximum amount $3,000
• Hot water tank - maximum amount $700
• Mobile home skirting - maximum amount $1,600
• Plumbing repairs
• House Roof repair - maximum amount $2,900
• Sewer/septic tank repair/replacement
• Step - entrance repair/replacement - maximum amount $900
• Well repair/replacement

Secondary Expenses

• Eaves, soffit and fascia repair - maximum amount $1,000
• Exterior doors - maximum $500 for each door (maximum 2)
• Roof repair - garage only (house funded under primary) - maximum amount $1,200