HOMEOWNER APPLICATION: SNA Exterior Housing Fix-Up Incentives 2021

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The Exterior Housing Fix-Up Incentives program provides financial assistance to fix up the exterior of your home or rental property located in the Spence neighbourhood.

DEADLINE: Monday, July 05, 2021 (late applications will be added to a wait list)

PLEASE NOTE: The approval of applications is contingent on availability of funding, and may cause delays in the approval of your application.

Email *

STOP! Please check the eligibility of your property with the SNA Housing Coordinator before starting your application. Send the address of your property to:

housing@spenceneighbourhood.org

Eligibility Checklist *

Please review this application in full before you fill it out. Write down all your questions in one place and email them to us together. YOU MUST COLLECT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION. Please review this list and ensure you have everything you need before completing this form.

SNA staff have checked the eligibility of my property.

I certify that I am the owner of the property I am applying for, and it is my primary residence.

I certify that I have home insurance for the property I am applying for.

The property I am applying for is a single family home, duplex, or triplex.

I have collected at least two (2) quotes/estimates for my project.

My quotes/estimates do NOT include my garage, shed, outbuilding, parking pad, driveway, yard, landscaping, or interiors (walkways, fences, and sliding parking pad gates are permitted).

I have scanned or taken photos of my quotes/estimates and I am ready to email/share them out to the Housing Coordinator.

I have taken "before" photos of my project and I am ready to email/share them out to the Housing Coordinator.

I understand that I will not be considered for an incentive if I start my project before my application is approved.

I understand that I must pay for my project in full, and that SNA provides reimbursement afterward. I understand that not all applicants will be approved for an incentive, and that SNA reserves the right to cancel any incentive AT ANY TIME if the project or homeowner does not meet program guidelines.

I have taken the time to read this application IN FULL, and I understand everything that is required to submit this application TODAY, including how to send my project photos and quotes/estimates.

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Project Type *

Your project can address multiple items on your property; please check all that apply. If choosing "other", please ensure the project meets eligibility requirements (i.e. must improve or repair the exterior of your house).

Roofing

Soffits, fascia, eaves, downspouts, etc.

Stucco/Siding

Exterior painting

Fence

Porch/veranda

Exterior steps

Ramp

Walkway

Fire escape

Exterior Windows

Exterior Doors

Security Lighting

Other:

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DO NOT SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE COLLECTED BOTH OF YOUR QUOTES/ESTIMATES. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT ACCOMPANIED BY QUOTES/ESTIMATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

QUOTE/ESTIMATE SUBMISSION

1. Please scan or take a photo of your two quotes/estimates (scans are preferred).
2. Email them to housing@spenceneighbourhood.org
3. Include your full name, address, and phone number in your email.

Due to COVID-19 we will not be accepting documents in person unless you have special circumstances which make it IMPOSSIBLE for you to send them online. If you absolutely cannot submit online, ask a friend or relative for help. If it is still not possible, contact the SNA Housing Coordinator to discuss making special arrangements: housing@spenceneighbourhood.org (if you do not have an email address, you may leave a voicemail at 204-783-5000 Ext. 105).

PHOTO SUBMISSION

1. Take multiple photos of your project or project area from different angles.
2. Email them to housing@spenceneighbourhood.org
3. Include your full name, address, and phone number in your email.

Tips:
- Take photos of the part of your house that needs to be improved, the area of your yard where a fence will be built, etc.
- If this is a window or door project, please take photos from both the outside and inside.
- If your photos are insufficient, or if there are not enough of them for us to make a determination, we may ask you to take additional photos.

PROOF OF INCOME

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROOF OF INCOME, however, qualifying as low income will improve your chances of getting an incentive, as SNA prioritizes lower income families. It will also qualify you for a lower minimum contribution to your project.

HOW TO QUALIFY AS LOW INCOME

Your total household income must be at or below the levels listed in the Low Income Measure (see image below).
You must include all income earners in your household who are of legal age.
Get proof of income for each household income earner of legal age, and send it to the SNA Housing Coordinator: housing@spenceneighbourhood.org

PROOF OF INCOME - ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS

2019 OR 2020 CRA Proof of Income Statement (also known as an "Option C")
2019 OR 2020 CRA Notice of Assessment (this is the document that gets mailed to you after you file your tax return).

DOCUMENTS THAT ARE *NOT* ACCEPTABLE

T4 statements
Pay stubs
CRA Notice of Assessment from 2018 or earlier
CRA Proof of Income Statement from 2018 or earlier

HOW TO GET PROOF OF INCOME

Online:
Register on the CRA website to download your Notice of Assessment or Proof of Income Statement:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/a-copy-your-notice-assessment-reassessment.html

Phone:
Use the 24/7 automated CRA phone system to request a Proof of Income Statement: 1-800-267-6999
For more information on this option, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/a-proof-income-statement-option-print.html

Low Income Measure (LIM)

CONTRACTOR & PROJECT DETAILS

USING A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR

You must collect quotes/estimates from at least two professional contractors.
The contractor must not be affiliated with you or your family in any way.
You will choose which of the two contractors you want to use.
It is your responsibility to determine who will be the best choice.

Do your research to ensure your chosen contractor does quality work:
- Ask friends, family, or coworkers if they used a contractor they were happy with
- Ask the contractor for a list of references.
- Ask the contractor if they have any certification in their field, and ask for proof of certification.
- You can research contractors online using the following tools:
Stop Work Orders, Penalties & Convictions (Government of Manitoba)
www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/compliance.html
Better Business Bureau
www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/compliance.html

DOING THE WORK YOURSELF

You must get quotes/estimates for the cost of materials from two different hardware stores.
You can also include the cost of equipment rentals.
You cannot claim the cost of labour if you are doing the work yourself, or if any friends or family members are helping you.
It is your responsibility to know what you are doing and take all safety precautions.
If the finished work appears unsatisfactory, SNA reserves the right to cancel your incentive.

Who will do the work? *

Professional Contractor

Myself

NAME of the contractor, company, or hardware store you have chosen

(If you are doing the work yourself, please write "NA")

PHONE NUMBER of contractor, company, or hardware store *

(If you are doing the work yourself, please write "NA")

ADDRESS of contractor, company, or hardware store *

(If you are doing the work yourself, please write "NA")

Total Project Cost *

Based on the price quoted by your chosen contractor or hardware store, please enter the total cost of your project. All quotes must include tax. If your project requires multiple contractors, please add the totals together before entering the final amount below.

Incentive Amount *

Please select the appropriate incentive amount based on your estimated project cost.

My TOTAL PROJECT COST is $0-$1,199.99 -- SNA pays a variable amount up to $800

My TOTAL PROJECT COST is $1,200-$1,799.99 -- SNA pays $1,000

My TOTAL PROJECT COST is $1,800-$4,999.99 -- SNA pays $1,500

My TOTAL PROJECT COST is $5,000 or more -- SNA pays $2,500

Please describe your project in detail. What is the project, and why does it need to be done? *

PERSONAL & PROPERTY DETAILS

How many people live in your household, including yourself? *

Homeowner Name *

This must be the legal owner of the home. Please write the full name for reimbursement purposes.

Address *

This is the property you are applying for, and the property where the legal homeowner lives.

Postal Code *

Email Address of the legal homeowner *

Daytime Phone of the legal homeowner *

Alternate Contact Person (optional)

Will another family member be coordinating this project on behalf of the homeowner? If so, please provide their contact information below. This is the person who will be talking to the SNA Housing Coordinator about your application on your behalf.

Note: SNA will only send cheques and documents to the legal owner of the home.

Alternate Contact Person - Name

Alternate Contact Person - Relationship to the homeowner

I.e. Partner, sibling, son/daughter, etc.

Alternate Contact Person - Daytime Phone

Alternate Contact Person - Email Address

If you have any special notes, or if you need to clarify your answer to any of the questions on this application, please write it here.

Do not submit this application until you have sent your documents to the Housing Coordinator. *

I have sent BOTH of my quotes/estimates to the SNA Housing Coordinator.

I have sent my "before" photos to the SNA Housing Coordinator.

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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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