Manitoba Residential Adaptations for Disabilities Program

Residential Adaptations for Disabilities Program

Increasing mobility, safety

and independence for

Manitobans with a disability.

Manitoba Residential Adaptations for Disabilities Program Important Notes

back as long as the home is not sold within

five years OR the rental unit is leased to

eligible tenants at an agreed-upon amount

for five years.

disability and be permanent.

You are responsible for any work that

exceeds the financial assistance available

under the Residential Adaptations for

Disabilities program.

Work done before program approval is not

eligible for financial assistance.

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How to Apply for Manitoba Residential Adaptations for Disabilities Program

If you want an application package, or for

more information on our other repair programs,

please contact Manitoba Housing or visit

manitoba.ca/housing/repair.html

Phone: 204-945-5566 in Winnipeg or

toll-free 1-866-689-5566 outside of

Winnipeg.

Email: housing@gov.mb.ca

In person: 2nd Floor – 352 Donald Street

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8

The Residential Adaptations for Disabilities

program is provided with financial support

from the Government of Canada.

Homeowners with low income, and landlords

with tenants who have low incomes, may apply

for financial assistance to make adaptations to

homes and housing units. These adaptations will

help increase mobility, safety and independence

for a person who finds it difficult to do everyday

tasks in their home.

Manitoba Residential Adaptations for Disabilities Program

Eligible Homeowners and Landlords

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You may be eligible for assistance if the following

applies to you:

Manitoba Residential Adaptations for Disabilities Program

Homeowners

Your home is your primary residence and is

located in Manitoba, outside of First

Nations communities.

Your total gross household income is at or

below the income limit set by Manitoba

Housing for your community.

Someone in your household has a disability

or limitation that makes it difficult to

perform daily living activities.

Landlords

Renovations are made to self-contained

rental units that have rents at, or below,

the affordable rent amount for the area,

both before and after the work takes place.

Renovations are made on units that are

occupied, or will be occupied, by tenants

with disabilities who have a total gross

household income that is at or below the

income limit set by Manitoba Housing for

the community.

Contact Manitoba Housing for more

information on total gross household

income limits, affordable rents set for

your community, and other requirements

to qualify for this program.

Eligible Disabilities or Limitations

Mobility

from room to room

Agility

undress, get in and out of bed, use fingers to

grasp or handle objects, reach or cut food

Endurance

stand for long periods

Sight

newspapers or see someone from four (4)

meters away

Hearing

conversations with others

Mental capacity

difficulties

Eligible Renovations and Assistance

Manitoba Residential Adaptations for Disabilities Program

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Homeowners and landlords may be eligible for

financial assistance to make adaptations that

increase mobility, safety and independence that

include but are not limited to the following:

installing handrails in hallways and stairways

changes to storage areas in the kitchen,

bathroom and laundry room

installing lever handles on doors, sinks and

bathtubs

installing grab bars in the kitchen, bathroom

and bedroom

installing wheel chair ramps

widening entryways and interior doors

changing tubs, sinks, vanities and toilets

installing lift systems in bathrooms and

bedrooms

changing floor covering

moving plumbing and electrical

A program officer may visit your home or property

to determine what adaptations are eligible.

Available Assistance

Up to $16,000 for eligible adaptations may be

available to qualified homeowners or landlords.

If the property is located in a northern or

remote community, up to $19,000 may be

available to qualified homeowners or landlords.

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If the adaptations exceed $3,500 a medical

certificate is required.