Northwest Territories Public Housing Program
This is subsidized rental housing in the NWT for people most in need, in homes owned by Housing NWT across 31 communities. Rent is based on your income. You never pay less than $70 or more than $1,625 a month. Seniors get up to $1,000 a month taken off the income used to set their rent.
What you get
Up to $1,625/month
Who it's for
You qualify if you live in the NWT, are most in need, and need income-based rent help.
This takes you to the official website
Depends on your household size and income.
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I found your housing support program and I want to check if I can apply. Can you tell me the current rules, documents needed, and the next step?”
Use the official page first, then call 211 if you are not sure where to start.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- You qualify if you live in the NWT, are most in need, and need income-based rent help
- Rent is based on the total income of everyone in the home over 19
- Seniors get a deduction of up to $1,000 a month from the income used to set rent
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Rent is income-based: no household pays less than $70 per month or more than $1,625 per month. Seniors receive up to a $1,000 per month deduction from the income used to calculate rent.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
NWT residents most in need who require income-based rental assistance. Rent is calculated on the total household income of all residents over the age of 19. Seniors receive up to a $1,000 per month deduction from the income used in the rent calculation.
Good to know
Min $70 / max $1,625 per month, the senior $1,000/month income deduction, income counted on household members over 19, year-round intake, annual reassessment and the 31-community footprint were confirmed from the Housing NWT program page (fetched). NOTE: the official page says 'Seniors' without specifying age 65+; the draft's '(65+)' qualifier is not stated on the page, so it has been removed. The rent scale is the current 'new public housing rent scale' and is subject to future policy change.
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