Clerk Of The House (Mr. Tim Mercer) on Return To Written Question 62-15(3): Housing Repair And Construction Funding

In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2005. See this statement in context.

Return To Question 63-15(3): Rent Scale Policies And Harmonization
Return To Written Question 62-15(3): Housing Repair And Construction Funding
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions

February 8th, 2005

Page 1117

Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

Mr. Speaker, I have a return to written question asked by Mr. Villeneuve on October 27, 2004, regarding rent scale policies.

It is the policy of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation to assess rent on a sliding scale based on total household income.

There are no plans to return to the harmonization initiative.

The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation is committed to implementing the 1995 rent scale. On April 1, 2005, the 90 percent level of the rent scale increase will be implemented with the 100 percent level being implemented in 2006. Continuing with the implementation of the rent scale removes inequities and ensures those with greatest need receive the most help. The Housing Corporation's community partners, the local housing organizations, regularly meet with public housing tenants to explain policies and to address their housing needs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Clerk Of The House (Mr. Tim Mercer) on Return To Written Question 62-15(3): Housing Repair And Construction Funding

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