Description

Provides subsidized, quality housing (apartments, townhouses, etc.) for low-income Manitobans in greatest housing need. It’s managed by Manitoba Housing.

Benefit Amount

• Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI): Rent is set at ~30% of household income.
• Access to stable and appropriate housing.
• Support for maintaining tenancy and transitioning when needed.

Eligibility Criteria

• Core housing need (inadequate, unaffordable, or unsuitable housing).
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee claimant, or legal resident.
• Household income at or below program limits.
• Annual renewal with income verification.

Application Process

• Choose preferred district/area (Winnipeg has five; other regions have local offices).
• Complete the RGI application (PDF or paper, available online or at offices).
• Submit by mail or in person to a Manitoba Housing office.
• Report changes in income, household or contact info immediately.

Appeal Process

• Appeals handled by Administrative Review Committee (ARC), composed of senior Manitoba Housing officials.
• Can appeal issues such as eligibility denial, rent calculation, lease additions, or warnings.
• ARC reviews and issues written decisions (can confirm, vary, or overturn).