In short
In Fort Smith, 5 verified municipal housing programs are offered, on top of the 30 provincial and federal programs available everywhere in Northwest Territories. The largest: Multi-Family Housing Grant (New Construction and Retrofit), up to $110,000; Single Detached Home Grant, up to $30,000; Secondary Suite Grant, up to $20,000.
Municipal programs: Fort Smith
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Family Housing Grant (New Construction and Retrofit)City of Fort Smith · Municipal | Up to $110,000 | Open |
| Single Detached Home GrantCity of Fort Smith · Municipal | Up to $30,000 | Open |
| Secondary Suite GrantCity of Fort Smith · Municipal | Up to $20,000 | Open |
| Three Year Property Tax ExemptionCity of Fort Smith · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
| Development Permit Fee ExemptionCity of Fort Smith · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
Provincial and federal programs that apply in Fort Smith
Buy
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal | $60,000 limit | Open |
| GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $50,000 | Open |
| First Home Savings Account (FHSA)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal | $40,000 limit | Open |
All programs: home buying programs in Northwest Territories →
Renovate
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home accessibility tax credit (line 31285)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal | Credit on $20,000 | Open |
| Emergency RepairsNWT Housing Corporation · Provincial | Up to $15,000 | Open |
| Veterans Independence Program (VIP)Veterans Affairs Canada · Federal | Up to $13,779.63 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
All programs: home renovation grants and rebates in Northwest Territories →
Save energy
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Home Heating SubsidyMinistère de l'Éducation · Provincial | Up to $8,720 | Open |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability ProgramEnvironment and Climate Change Canada · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | On hold |
| CMHC Eco PlusCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Up to 25% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
All programs: home energy rebates and grants in Northwest Territories →
Adapt the home
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home accessibility tax credit (line 31285)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal | Credit on $20,000 | Open |
| Veterans Independence Program (VIP)Veterans Affairs Canada · Federal | Up to $13,779.63 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Senior Home Heating SubsidyMinistère de l'Éducation · Provincial | Up to $8,720 | Open |
All programs: home accessibility and seniors programs in Northwest Territories →
Build new
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $50,000 | Open |
| Multigenerational home renovation tax credit (MHRTC)Canada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $7,250 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| GST/HST new housing rebateCanada Revenue Agency · Federal | Up to $6,300 | Open |
All programs: new construction and rental housing programs in Northwest Territories →
Frequently asked questions
What housing programs are offered in Fort Smith?
5 verified municipal programs: buy (1), property taxes (1), build new (5). The largest: Multi-Family Housing Grant (New Construction and Retrofit), up to $110,000; Single Detached Home Grant, up to $30,000; Secondary Suite Grant, up to $20,000.
What other programs apply to a home in Fort Smith?
The 30 provincial and federal programs available everywhere in Northwest Territories. The largest: Home Buyers' Plan (HBP), $60,000 limit; GST/HST First-Time Home Buyers' rebate, up to $50,000; First Home Savings Account (FHSA), $40,000 limit.
Are these programs open right now?
5 programs are open to applications. Statuses checked on each agency's page, most recently on November 7, 2026.
How do I apply?
You apply directly to each program's agency: the link to its official page is in the table. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility; the agency's full conditions apply.
How this page is made
Every amount, date and condition was checked on the linked official page within the last 30 days; a program that has not been rechecked is left out. When the agency's page says neither open nor closed, the status is inferred and labelled as such. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility: you apply to the agency. General information, not tax advice.