About
The Ma Nîķi Renovations Program provides financial assistance to Métis Citizen homeowners to support home renovations that improve safety, livability, and overall housing conditions. This program helps reduce core housing need by improving the suitability and adequacy of Métis owned housing in B.C. and by increasing affordability for Métis homeowners.
Eligibility
- To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be MNBC Citizens, verified by a copy of their MNBC Citizenship Card or confirmation from MNBC’s Ministry of Citizenship.
- At least one property title holder must be 18 years of age or older.
- Applicants must demonstrate a total gross annual household income of $200,000 or less (before-tax). Proof of income must be provided using the most current Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- The property must be owned and occupied by the applicant as their principal residence. Eligible properties include single-family homes, apartments, condos, multiplexes, row homes, townhomes, co-ops, mobile homes, or modular homes.
Priority may be given to applicants with urgent health or safety needs, ensuring that funding goes where it can make the greatest impact.
Covered and Excluded Costs
- The Ma Nîķi Renovations Program supports essential home improvements, including:
- Mobility and accessibility modifications
- Structural repairs
- Remediations for health and safety
- Energy efficiency upgrades
- Other critical renovations
For full program criteria, eligible homes, required documentation, eligible renovations, and contractor requirements, refer to the Ma Nîķi Renovations Program Citizen Handbook.
Homes on First Nations land are generally not eligible, though some exceptions may apply.
Renovations in condos, townhouses, or other multi-unit buildings are limited to the interior of the applicant’s unit and may require permission or permits before starting work.
How to Apply
Apply now and make your home safer, more comfortable, and better suited for your future!
Review the Ma Nîķi Renovations Program Citizen Handbook, then complete the online application or download the form and mail it to: #380-13401 108 Avenue,
Surrey, B.C., V3T 5T3.
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Copy of valid MNBC Métis Citizenship card
- Copy of Government Issued Photo ID
- Copy of CRA Notice of Assessment (NOA) – Page 2 for all household members over the age of 18
- Copy of your 2024 Property Tax Assessment for all properties (primary residence must be in applicant’s name)
- Signed Declaration of Truth and Consent for all applicants
- CROWN LAND ONLY – recent copy of Crown lease agreement in applicant’s name
Contact
- Phone Number: 604-557-5851 (ext. 2077)
- Email: maniki@mnbc.ca
Related Ministry
Additional Support
Applicants may also be referred to provincial rebate programs such as the Energy Conservation Assistance Program for free home-energy evaluations and upgrades.