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About the Affordable Housing InitiativeThe Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) will help improve existing housing, increase home ownership and make new rental units more accessible to Manitobans. AHI benefits the community by encouraging community groups to work together to help Manitobans access safe, affordable housing. What is the Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI)?The Affordable Housing Initiative is an approximately $50 million, five-year joint venture of the federal and provincial governments, developed to increase the supply of affordable rental units and new housing available in Manitoba. This will be achieved by supporting the development of new rental and homeowner units, offering a repair/conversion option, homebuyer down payment assistance and rent supplements. Who is the AHI for?The various programs are designed to help low- to moderate-income renters, urban families, off-reserve Aboriginal people, northern residents, seniors, persons with disabilities and new immigrants. Where is AHI available?The New Rental Supply program and the Repair/Conversion program are available in all parts of the province. The Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance program and the New Homeownership Supply program are available in selected areas. Will AHI replace existing programs like the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)?No. In Winnipeg, the AHI programs will be available through the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI). The AHI will work together with other provincial and federal housing programs such as the Neighbourhood Housing Assistance (NHA) and RRAP. AHI will also help existing neighbourhood renewal programs work even better. AHI will also complement other regional initiatives, such as the Northern Development Strategy. Where can I get more information about the AHI?You can visit our pages on these AHI programs: You can also read about the Affordable Housing Program Agreement between Manitoba and Canada, which includes a background of the framework that founded the initiative. For more AHI information and application forms, please contact: The Affordable Housing Initiative |
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