Housing Fix-Up Incentives
The Housing Fix-Up Incentives program (HFI) provides up to $3,500 to fix up your home or rental property in the Spence neighbourhood.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Deadline: June 10th, 2026 @4:00PM
Please begin by checking your eligibility with SNA staff. Send the following information to us at the email address below:
- Your full name
- Address of the property you are applying for
- Type of project you want to do
Send your email to: hfi@spenceneighbourhood.org
Do live within the spence boundary?
How it works:
You get two quotes (estimates) from different contractors, take photos of what you need repaired or improved, and fill out an online application form. Easy!
Homeowners pay at least 25% of the cost of the project, rental property owners pay at least 50%, and low income homeowners pay at least 10%.
SNA pays the rest, up to $3,500. If you go over that amount, you’ll also be responsible for covering the remainder.
SNA provides reimbursement after you have fully paid for your project — if this affects your ability to access the program, please let us know.
Example 1
The total cost of your quote is $5,800
SNA pays the maximum incentive of $3,500
You pay the remaining $2,300 (25% plus any amount over the maximum incentive)
Example 2
The total cost of your quote is $1,500
You pay 25% of $1,500, which is $375
SNA pays the remaining amount of $1,125
Examples of eligible projects
Your project can be a repair, a renewal, or a replacement – for instance, you can have your existing fence repaired and painted, or you can build a whole new one! You can also do several projects in one application, like replacing a window and painting your house.
- Roofing
- Stucco or siding
- Exterior painting
- Fences
- Porch and/or exterior steps
- Fire escape
- Walkway
- Exterior windows
- Security lighting
- Foundation repair
- Structural repair
- Critical plumbing repairs
- Critical electrical
- Mold remediation
- Accessibility adaptations (i.e. ramp or chair lift)
- Critical health and safety repairs
- Repairs or improvements required for code or bylaw compliance
- Demolition of derelict garage or shed
If the project you want to do is not listed here, please check with us before beginning your application.
Certain types of projects are not eligible, such as landscaping, recreational decks, cosmetic interior updates, and improvements to garages or sheds (demolition of derelict garages or sheds is acceptable). If you are doing a project that includes both your house and garage, such as re-shingling both roofs, we will need quotes that show the cost of the house separately.
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Be sure to read our Application Guide before you apply (Click Here).
Homeowner Stream
Apply via the homeowner stream if you are applying for your house. You can also apply under this stream for your duplex, triplex, or side-by-side, as long as it is also your primary residence.
Click here to access the Homeowner application.
Rental Property Stream
Apply via the rental property stream if you’re applying for a property you rent out, such as an apartment building or rooming house. This includes single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and side-by-sides, if you do not live there.
How to get in touch:
Email: hfi@spenceneighbourhood.org
Phone:Â 431-444-3906
In-Person: Please contact us in advance if you plan to stop by.
615 Ellice Avenue, Mon / Wed / Fri, 9:00am–4:00pm (closed holidays)
How to Qualify as Low Income
Choosing a Contractor
Manitoba Rebates
Rebates & financing options through Manitoba Hydro, Efficiency Manitoba, and Government of Manitoba. If you apply for both, it can only apply to the portion of the project that you’re paying for, not the portion being paid by SNA.
Manitoba Hydro Financing
Efficiency Manitoba Rebates
Manitoba Security Rebate
Examples of eligible projects
Your project can be a repair, a renewal, or a replacement – for instance, you can have your existing fence repaired and painted, or you can build a whole new one! You can also do several projects in one application, like replacing a window and painting your house.
- Roofing
- Stucco or siding
- Exterior painting
- Fences
- Porch and/or exterior steps
- Fire escape
- Walkway
- Exterior windows
- Security lighting
- Foundation repair
- Structural repair
- Critical plumbing repairs
- Critical electrical
- Mold remediation
- Accessibility adaptations (i.e. ramp or chair lift)
- Critical health and safety repairs
- Repairs or improvements required for code or bylaw compliance
- Demolition of derelict garage or shed
If the project you want to do is not listed here, please check with us before beginning your application.
Certain types of projects are not eligible, such as landscaping, recreational decks, cosmetic interior updates, and improvements to garages or sheds (demolition of derelict garages or sheds is acceptable). If you are doing a project that includes both your house and garage, such as re-shingling both roofs, we will need quotes that show the cost of the house separately.
Be sure to read our Application Guide before you apply (Click Here).
Homeowner Stream
Apply via the homeowner stream if you are applying for your house. You can also apply under this stream for your duplex, triplex, or side-by-side, as long as it is also your primary residence.
Click here to access the Homeowner application.
Rental Property Stream
Apply via the rental property stream if you’re applying for a property you rent out, such as an apartment building or rooming house. This includes single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and side-by-sides, if you do not live there.
How to get in touch:
Email: hfi@spenceneighbourhood.org
Phone:Â 431-444-3906
In-Person: Please contact us in advance if you plan to stop by.
615 Ellice Avenue, Mon / Wed / Fri, 9:00am–4:00pm (closed holidays)
How to Qualify as Low Income
Choosing a Contractor
Manitoba Rebates
Rebates & financing options through Manitoba Hydro, Efficiency Manitoba, and Government of Manitoba. If you apply for both, it can only apply to the portion of the project that you’re paying for, not the portion being paid by SNA.