Renovations to Property

6-11-1 Renovations to Property


PURPOSE



1. To improve substandard housing to minimum standards of health and safety.



PRINCIPLE



2. Applicants should be encouraged to take advantage of housing programs available through the P.E.I. Housing Corporation or Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.



3. Priority should be given to assisting families and long-term applicants.



4. Short-term applicants should be cautioned that mortgage expenses incurred while on assistance will be his/her own responsibility when assistance terminates.



POLICY



5. A monthly loan payment for property renovation may be included in the calculation of a shelter expense, where prior approval has been granted by the Department.



6. Payments should be calculated over a reasonable repayment period given the size of the loan.



7. The inclusion of such a payment in calculating the total shelter expense does not guarantee payment of such costs. The applicant may or may not be eligible for assistance depending on his/her other circumstances.