Exterior Home Improvement Program
2024 EHIP Applications are now closed
Please reach out to housinggrants@necrc.org to be placed on an email listing used to notify homeowners when grants open year-to-year
Program Description
The Exterior Home Improvement Program (EHIP) aims to encourage and support maintenance of existing housing and infrastructure, promote exterior repairs affecting utility costs, and to help infuse a sense of pride, renewal, and safety in the North End. For the last 20+ years, the City of Winnipeg has funded the program through the Housing Rehabilitation Investment Reserve in designated home improvement zones (HIZ). The North End Revitalization Incorporation (NERI) administers the funds and distributes the grants to homeowners in the William Whyte and North Point Douglas communities. NERI partners with the William Whyte Neighbourhood Association (WWRA) and the North Point Douglas Residents Committee (NPDRC) to ensure the goals and prospects of the program continue to reflect and honour the voices of the experts, members of the community.
Eligible Projects: (include but are not limited to)
- Roofs
- Siding
- Stucco
- Exterior Painting
- Windows
- Exterior Doors
- Fences
- Sidewalks
- Outside Steps
- Eavestroughs
- Fascia
- Soffit
Ineligible Projects: (include but are not limited to)
- Interior Projects
- Landscaping
- Garages
- Sheds
What are the program neighbourhood boundaries?
William Whyte (WW): Arlington Ave. E → Main St. W | Redwood Ave. S → Selkirk Ave. N.
North Point Douglas (NPD): Main St. E → the Red River | Redwood Ave. S → the CPR train tracks.
Applications open annually in the early spring and are available at varying grant levels:
Type |
Grant |
Recipient Minimum Contribution |
Eligibility |
Fixed-Income Owner-Occupant |
$2500 |
$100 |
Annual income of $40,000 or less for single occupant, $50,000 or less for 2+ occupants |
General Owner-Occupant |
$2000 |
25% of total project cost (approx. $667) |
Eligible regardless of income |
Landlord Owner Non-Occupant |
$1500 |
Match $ for $ |
Required to complete an inspection of each unit on their property for minimum safety standards with the Tenant-Landlord Cooperation at NECRC |
How to Apply?
For more information about the Exterior Home Improvement Program (EHIP) please contact:
Shayla Lacoff
Community Housing Liaison
509 Selkirk Ave Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6
P: (204) 927-2341
Application Requirements
- Complete Application Form (Accessible When Applications are Open)
- Most Recent Property Tax Bill/Assessment
- Most Recent CRA Notice of Assessment or Tax Statement (only for fixed-Income applicants)
- (If applicable) Order of Compliance form from the City of Winnipeg By-Law
Contact Info
North End Community Renewal Corporation
509 Selkirk Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R2W 2M6
Phone: (204) 927-2330