$140 million being invested into affordable housing

    Thursday, 27 April 2023 19:32

    The Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development broke down highlights of Budget 2023 in the house of assembly today.

    John Abott detailed how government intends to spend $140 million on affordable housing. . He says $70 million  will be spent over three years for a new Affordable Housing Program, to construct over 850 rental homes. $25 million will go towards emergency shelters and  transition homes.  $17 million will be used for the repair of provincial social housing. $10 million in grants will be available for  low income homeowners and  $30 million is headed for a services hub for homeless in the Happy Valley – Goose Bay area.

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