The loan is forgiven at 10% each year. The grant is up to $5,000 and repayment is not required if approved.
Program: District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay - Ontario Renovates Program
Organization: District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The)
District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (The) - Thunder Bay
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:
  • 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: City of Thunder Bay, District of Thunder Bay, Northern
    See Also: Home Modification
    Last Updated: 4/3/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141203

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