Description
Through the Better Homes Ottawa – Loan Program, Ottawa homeowners can get a zero-interest loan of up to the lesser of $125,000 or 10 per cent of the current value of their home to cover the cost of home energy improvements.
Eligibility
- You own a detached, semi-detached, townhouse or multi-unit residential unit building of three stories or less within the City of Ottawa boundaries
- The property has a property tax account with the City of Ottawa
- Your property tax, utility bills and all other payment obligations to the City of Ottawa for the past five years are in good standing. If not, you must submit a suitable credit check.
- Your mortgage lender does not prohibit your involvement
- The property is not in either Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Mortgage Deferral Program or the City’s Tax Deferral Program.
- All registered owner(s) of the property sign a consent form agreeing to participate in the Better Homes Loan program.
How to Apply?
Complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide assessment
Complete the Better Homes Ottawa – Loan Program Application Form
Funding Amount
N/A
Contact Information
Processing Fee
N/A
Location/Classification
Ottawa, Ontario