Spence Neighbourhood Association
2022 intake is Open.
Deadline: Friday, July 8 at 4:00 PM.
The Exterior Housing Fix-Up Incentives (EHFI) program provides financial assistance to fix up the exterior of your home or rental property, located in the Spence neighbourhood.
Please read this page in full and read the online application form in full before completing an application. Please note that the approval of applications is contingent on availability of funding.
Fix-up programs are available in the following neighbourhoods:
CURB APPEAL PROJECT – For projects that cost $0 – $1,199.99
SNA pays a variable amount up to $800
Homeowner contributes at least 5% of the project cost
SMALL HOMEOWNER PROJECT – For projects that cost $1,200 – $1,799.99
SNA pays $1,000
Homeowner contributes at least $200
MEDIUM HOMEOWNER PROJECT – For projects that cost $1,800 – $4,999.99
SNA pays $1,500
Homeowner contributes at least $300
LARGE HOMEOWNER PROJECT – For projects that cost $5,000 or more
SNA pays $2,500
Homeowner contributes at least $2,500
All applicants must check the eligibility of their property before applying for an incentive. Please send the following information to the SNA Housing Coordinator at: housing@spenceneighbourhood.org
Name
Phone number
Address of the property you want to apply for
Type of project you are interested in doing (see the list above for examples of eligible projects)
The application submission process has two main steps:
Submission of the application form
We are using an online application form this year. See application links below, if we are accepting.
An application form can also be picked up from 430 Langside (Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre), Monday to Friday, 10 am – 3 pm.
Homeowner application: Home Owners Application
Rental Property application: Rental Property Application
Submission of your supporting documents
Supporting documents include quotes/estimates from contractors, “before” photos of your project, proof of income, etc.
Submission of your supporting documents will be done separately by email.
Please do not submit an application without collecting all of your supporting documents first, and submitting them by email. Applications received without supporting documents will not be considered.
Please read the online application form in full (see links above). There is additional information that will help you understand the application’s requirements. You must be prepared to answer every question in full and submit every required document in one sitting.
Collect at least two (2) quotes/estimates
Take several “before” photos of your project.
Proof of Income documents (homeowners only)
All homeowners in Spence are welcome to apply for an incentive, however, qualifying as low income will improve your chances of getting an incentive, as SNA gives priority to lower income families.
Please review the homeowner application form for more information on how to qualify as low income. You will need to submit tax information to the SNA Housing Coordinator.
Rooming Houses: If you are applying to improve a rooming house, you must submit a copy of an up-to-date rooming house license.
Document Submission & Completion of Application
Before submitting your online application form, ensure you have collected the following documents, and scanned or taken photos of them (scanning is preferred):
Email your documents and photos to housing@spenceneighbourhood.org. Include your full name, address, and phone number in your email.
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