Secondary suites are a type of rental housing located on a property that normally accommodates a single-family house. It is a dwelling unit secondary to an existing primary dwelling unit and contains its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and living area. Secondary suites can increase the number of affordable rental units available in the housing market and create more opportunities for home ownership.
The Secondary Suite program provides financial help to eligible homeowners for the construction of a secondary suite. The financial assistance is provided in the form of a forgivable loan for 50 per cent of the total construction and renovation costs, to a maximum of $35,000.
Homeowners enter into a 10-year agreement, over which time the loan is forgiven on a pro-rata basis.
Steps to Get this Rebate:
1. Review program information and complete the pre-application checklist
2. Complete the Secondary Suites Application Form. A complete application package includes the following documents: a. Secondary Suites Program Checklists Document b. Secondary Suites Application Form c. Proof of Ownership d. Floor Plan or Engineer Drawings
3. Submit completed application and supporting documents to the address below: Secondary Suites Program Manitoba Housing Housing Delivery Branch 200-352 Donald St. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8
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