Housing Programs

The Government of Canada recognized the housing problem and through Section 56.1 of the National Housing Act provided us with a vehicle with which we have begun to meet the serious housing needs of Native people who for various reasons, cannot find acceptable housing. As well we provide a human element in the Landlord/Tenant relationship because as a native, locally based organization, we are extremely sensitive to the needs of the people we house.

To date we own and manage 117 units, and our waiting list is composed of many households in need.

Urban Native Housing Program

We own and operate 85 units through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) Urban Native Housing Program. Native ancestry means Status, Non-status, Metis and Inuit. At least 50% of the family must be of Native ancestry. B.N.H. maintains a chronological waiting list for the Urban Native Housing Program.

To get a BNH Application Click Here

Homes Now Program

We own and operate 20 units through The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Tenants are selected from the City's Co-ordinated Access System who meet program criteria for assisted housing and our mandate of Native ancestry. Homes Now is the first program funded entirely by the Province of Ontario without any federal funding. B.N.H. maintains a chronological waiting list for the Urban Native Housing Program.

To get a BATH Application Click Here

Rent Suppliment Program

The Rent Supplement Program is a type of subsidized housing provided in private rental accommodations. Tenants are selected chronologically from the Brant(ford) Access to Housing waiting list. The City of Brantford supplements the tenant's rent by paying the difference between the rent-geared-to-income paid by the tenant and the full rent of the unit. The tenant signs a lease with the landlord and all aspects of the Tenant Protection Act apply to the tenancy.

To get a BATH Application Click Here

Rural and Native Housing Program

We manage 38 units for CMHC's Rural and Native Housing Program which is open to any low income family living outside Brantford and in the counties of Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk.(except Reserves) It is designed to help lower-income people in rural areas to obtain adequate, affordable housing.

To get a RNH Application Click Here

Rental Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program

We are CMHC's agent for the delivery of the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program which assists low-income homeowners who need to make necessary repairs to their homes, but not to modernize or improve its appearance. The rules and regulations are set by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), an agency of the federal government. This assistance is for the Counties of Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk (except First Nation Territories ) Brantford Native Housing works with Emergency Repair, Disabled and Homeowner RRAP requests. For more information please view site below.

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/ab/ofre/

To get a RRAP Application Click Here