Description
If you are an eligible employee of the Government of Nunavut who owns or rents a home, you may qualify to receive $400 per month Nunavut Household Allowance to offset some of the costs of owning or renting a home in the territory.
Benefit Amount
- $400 per month
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible for the Nunavut Household Allowance (NHA):
- You must be an indeterminate or term employee of the Government of Nunavut or the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
- You must not be receiving any form of housing subsidy, including subsidized Government of Nunavut or federal staff housing, public housing, or any other housing allowance.
- You must own a home or rent a home at or above the rental rate threshold in Nunavut.
- You must occupy the home or rental unit in Nunavut as your principal residence.
There may be circumstances that allow for eligibility to the program outside of the requirements set above. For clarity on eligibility, please contact the Department of Finance at HouseholdAllowance@gov.nu.ca.
Application Process
To apply for the Nunavut Household Allowance (NHA), complete the Nunavut Household Allowance application form.
Submit the application by mail to:
Attn: Employee Household Allowance.
Taxation Division
P.O. Box 2260
Parnaivik Building Nunavut X0A 0H0
A Nunavut Household Allowance verification form will be sent your bank or landlord.
For more information contact the department of Finance:
By Phone at 1-800-316-3324
By Fax: 867-975-5845
By E-mail: HouseholdAllowance@gov.nu.ca