Housing

NEW Home Buyer Assistance Program & Home Readiness Workshops

NEW deadline for applications to the Home Buyer Assistance Program: midnight on Monday, June 15, 2020.

Get help with a Down Payment and Closing Costs of up to $14,000 in a forgivable loan toward the purchase of a home in the Chalmers Area. To be eligible, applicants must have a lower-income with
1 or more dependants, attend 4 Home Readiness Workshops and qualify for a Pre-Approval on a mortgage from Assiniboine Credit Union. Pick up an application form at 180 Poplar Avenue or

Download the application form and checklist by clicking on the link below!

Poster PDF: promo poster June 2020

Is my family eligible checklist2020 checklist

Application Form: application June 2020

FREE Bulky Waste Drop-Off

Call / Email
to register your load:

204-333-9867

chalmershousing@yahoo.ca

May 11 & 12, 2020

BRING old mattresses, furniture, reno waste

NO paint, oil, chemicals, cement, electronics, car parts, appliances.

For Chalmers residents only.

2017-2018 Back lane Numbering:

Coming soon:

Province of Manitoba

Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit: For geothermal and solar energy installations

Secondary Suites Program: Provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners to construct a secondary suite / “granny flat” in the form of a forgivable loan for 50% of the total construction/renovation costs to a maximum of $35,000 per suite.

City of Winnipeg

Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program: The City of Winnipeg and Province of Manitoba offer a subsidy program to help homeowners protect their basement from flooding caused by overloaded sewers during severe weather. More information can be found on their website or by calling 311.
City of Winnipeg homeowner information page: For homeowner information regarding zoning, permit and building code.

Manitoba Hydro

Power Smart: Offers a number of programs, rebates and financing plans to assist in making your home more energy efficient. A list of the programs available can be found on their website or by calling 204-480-5900. They include:
You can also order a FREE EcoSmart Water and Power Saving Kit for your home

Good Neighbours Active Living Centre

Home Maintenance Program: Designed to help you complete tasks at home. The program provides you with names of individuals within your community, who are able to do various jobs at reasonable rates. More information can be found on their website or call 204-806-1303.