Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates funding for 2024 now open

Homeowners who have been in need of repairs, energy efficient upgrades or accessibility changes, may find help through a new funding initiative.

Kawartha Lakes is participating in an Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) which was developed to help homeowners improve their living conditions by providing financial assistance to make repairs or accessibility changes.

Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates provides a forgivable loan up to $20,000 for repairs such as roofs, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells, septic systems, etc. Up to $5,000 is also available to reduce physical barriers such as ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts, countertop height changes.

Applications will be reviewed on a priority basis based on income and the type of repair. The program for 2024 starts on April 11, 2024 and applications can be submitted until May 11, 2024.

Applicants must own their own home. The market value of their home must be at or below $671,145. The applicant’s household income cannot exceed these limits.

• 1 Bedroom $38,500
• 2 Bedroom $46,500
• 3 Bedroom $52,500
• 4+ Bedroom $61,000

Applicants must have adequate home insurance, be current with property taxes and mortgage payments and their home must be located in the City of Kawartha Lakes or the County of Haliburton.

Eligible applicants may submit an application here.

For more information on eligibility criteria and project parameters, visit the municipality’s website, call the Kawartha Lakes Human Services Department at 705-324-9870 or 1-877-324-9870, or email .