For the benefit of their community, Brunswick House First Nation (BHFN) has created this Policy.
A well-structured housing policy gives the Housing Department, Chief & Council, and its members a framework for managing the housing program in a way that is objective, equitable, open, and meets needs.
Giving expanding families wholesome homes, and encourage many of our members who are away from home to return to the community.
Section 95 Program
Housing is available through this program in either a rental or rent to own format.
RRAP
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP): offers financial assistance to repair substandard to homes to a minimum level of health and safety and to improve the accessibility of housing for disabled persons.
Households who have a limited income, may be eligible to receive funding if their house lacks basic facilities or is in need of major repair in one of more of the following categories: structural, electrical, plumbing, heating or fire safety.
HASI
Home Adaption for Senior Independence (HASI) Program: The program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors can live in their own homes independently
Emergency Renovation Loan
Funding available for emergency situations.
Resources
Coming Soon!
Who We Are
Brunswick House First Nation 980 registered members.
208 registered members live on the First Nation.
Reserves
DUCK LAKE 76B (260 Ha)
MOUNTBATTEN 76A (9,054 Ha)
New Housing Policy
In February 2023, Chief and Council adopted a New housing Policy and procedures . The way applicants are selected are thru a point system. This point systen determines the successful applicant. It is aimed to allocated these unit in a unbias and transparent way.
PLEASE NOTE: Every application must be updated every 1 years.
Now Accepting Applications
5 units will be complete in October 2024. 1200 sq ft, 2 bedrooms
Triplex Unit
Estimated completion in
December 2024
Submit Application to Bonnie Saunders, Housing Manager
Housing Manager
Brunswick House First Nation Housing Department
PO Box 1178, 1 Ojimaw Dr, Chapleau, ON P0M1K0
Tel: 705-864-0174 Email: [email protected]