Shelter enhancement program

Financial support is provided to help repair existing shelters or build new shelters and second-stage housing for people fleeing domestic violence.

Assistance is in the form of a forgivable loan and is based on the cost of the eligible work to a maximum of $36,000 per unit.

The assistance is provided as a forgivable loan and covers costs outlined by Housing NB for building, renovating or converting housing for women who have experienced violence. Non-profit groups may receive up to 100% of the project's capital costs.

Emergency shelters or second stage housing projects must be substandard or deficient and require major repair or be lacking in basic facilities in at least one of the following categories: 

• structural
• heating
• electrical
• fire safety
• plumbing
• building security
• accessibility
• children's area

All repairs to ensure the property meets basic health and safety standards must be completed.

Eligible new project costs may include: 

• municipal servicing
• landscaping
• construction
• acquisition and repair or conversion
• hard furnishing
• soft costs
• appropriate building security provisions