The Ontario Renovates Program 2022-2023
			
			
				
					
					
						
					
					
					
						
					
					
					
						
					
				
				
					
						
						Lexi Tysoski
					
					
						
						Thursday, March 2, 2023
					
				 
			 
			
		 
		
		
			
Who Qualifies: Information for the City of Brantford
	- The total income of all household members must be at or below the following, based on the household composition and eligible number of bedrooms:
	
		Household Members Total Income
		
			
				| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |  
				| $39,000 | $46,000 | $55,000 | $68,000 |  
 
- The home must be valued by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at or below $350,000. The latest MPAC statement or Property Tax Bill must be provided.
- The household must have assets below $30,000 (which includes investments, stocks, bonds, shares, securities, RRSPs, GICs, Credit Union Accounts, annuities, etc.).
- Homeowners who had previously received Ontario Renovates and/or homeownership funding may not be considered eligible again until the 10 year forgivable period expires.
What Qualifies: Information From The City of BrantfordRepairs and rehabilitation required to bring a home to an acceptable standard while improving energy efficiency. Examples include but are not limited to:
	- Heating systems, chimneys, doors and windows, foundations, roofs, walls, floors and ceilings; electrical systems, plumbing, septic systems, well water and drilling
- Other repairs may be considered, with supporting documentation, at the discretion of the Service Manager. 
Examples of eligible accessibility work include, but are not limited to:
	- Ramps;
- Handrails;
- Chair and bath lifts;
- Height adjustment to countertops;
- Cues for doorbells/fire alarms.
The improvements must be permanent and remove physical barriers, safety risks and improve daily living within the home.
How to Apply: An application package is available to fill out and must be sent in to the city of Brantford at 58 Dalhousie St., P.O. Box 818 Brantford, ON N3T 5R7. You can 
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