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Objective:
Disabled RRAP provides assistance to low-income homeowners to
complete repairs required to accommodate the needs of a
household member with a disability.
Assistance Available:
The maximum forgiveness loan is $16,000 in southern areas of
the province and $19,000 in the north.
** Forgivable loans are subject to budget availability.
Eligibility:
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The gross household income must be less than the established
income ceilings (see below)
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The residence must be a
principal residence
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The applicant must be the registered owner
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Modifications must be related to housing and be related to the
disability of a member of the household
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A doctor's certificate is required. It must confirm the nature
of the disability and what repairs are necessary to
accommodate the disability
Eligible Repairs:
Examples include, but are not restricted to:
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Ramps
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Chair lifts
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Bathroom modifications, including wheel-in-showers
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Widening of doorways and handrails
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Height adjustments to kitchen work areas
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Other work approved by Sask Housing Corporation
Other Important Information:
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Repairs completed prior to written authorization from
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) do not qualify
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An inspection will be conducted to determine eligible repairs
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Two (2) written cost estimates from contractors are needed
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Homeowner will hire and pay the contractor(s)
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Costs in excess of grant are the homeowner's responsibility
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Work must be completed within six (6) months of approval
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Applicant must live in home for five (5) years in order to
earn full loan forgiveness
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You may be eligible for additional financial assistance to
bring your home up to minimum health and safety standards
through Homeowner RRAP
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Housing Income Limits (HILs)
as Established by CMHC (July
1, 2009)
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Location |
One-Bedroom |
Two-Bedroom |
Three-Bedroom |
Four-Bedroom |
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Southern/ Urban |
$26,000 |
$32,000 |
$39,000 |
$49,000 |
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Northern Areas |
$56,000 |
$63,500 |
$70,000 |
$76,500 |
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*** The number of bedrooms refers to the number of bedrooms
required to house the members of the household. It
does
NOT refer to the actual number of bedrooms in the
residence. As an example: a single person and a couple would
both have a one-bedroom requirement regardless of the size of
their home.
For complete information, obtain an
application package from our office.
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