District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Ontario Renovates Program

The loan is forgiven at 10% each year. The grant is up to $5,000 and repayment is not required if approved.

Program:

Ontario Renovates Program

Organization:

District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The)
Thunder Bay - Administration

Phone Numbers:

807-766-2111

Toll-Free:

1-877-281-2958

Fax:

807-345-7921

Email:

intake@tbdssab.ca

Website:

www.tbdssab.ca

Address:

231 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B5

Location:

Located on the corner of May St S and Arthur St E

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Service Description:

Responsible for the delivery of provincially mandated services on behalf of the citizens of the District of Thunder Bay

Assists homeowners with repairs to address health and safety issues and increase energy efficiency

Provides assistance in the form of an interest-free forgivable loan

Provides a grant to make a home more accessible for a household member with a disability

Repairs may include:

Doors and windows
Electrical
Fire safety
Heating
Plumbing
Roofs
Septic systems
Structural
Well water
Improved accessibility such as ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts, height adjustment for countertops and cues for doorbells/fire alarms
Safety-related features that help seniors stay in their home

Fees:

None

Application:

Call, email, or visit the website for the application form

Eligibility / Target Population:

Low to moderate income homeowners
The house must be the sole and principle residence
The house must be in urgent need of repair to bring it up to a reasonable standard
Cash and assets must be at or below $20,000 (includes savings accounts and bonds, excludes RRSP/RESP/RDSP)

Languages:

English * French

Area Served:

Thunder Bay