Housing Unit
The Housing Unit offers affordable housing solutions and support to eligible community members.
About Us
The Housing Unit provides assistance to community members in need of new housing, housing repair, temporary housing, and housing advice. These services ensure access to affordable housing, programs to preserve existing housing, and address the need for temporary rental housing.
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Services
Mortgage Loans for New Construction
The Revolving Loan Fund is designed to help qualified applicants finance the full construction of a new house by utilizing funds from the Revolving Loan Fund.
Loans for Housing Renovation
The Home Repair Loan Program offers loan access up to $25,000 for basic house repairs, correcting deficiencies, and preventing deterioration. It aims to raise the house's standards and ensure a safe living environment for homeowners.
Rental Programs
Multi-Dwelling Unit, Single Occupant, or Rent To Equity. Click to read more.
Construction/Contract Management Service
The Construction/Contract Management Service program offers a service to Kahnawa'kehró:non who are self-funding the construction of a new home or expanding an existing home. The Housing Unit oversees plan and contract review and inspection services to ensure proper construction meets the MCK's Building Code and Construction Standards. All fees for these services will be charged to the individual homeowner.
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Multi-Dwelling Unit
Offers affordable rental housing for low-moderate income families. It provides transitional accommodations and support through Housing Case Management to help tenants work towards future homeownership. This program is well-suited for families in need of affordable housing options.
Rental for Single Occupant
If you’re a low-income single adult facing challenges in accessing private housing, MCK Housing offers one-bedroom rentals tailored for you. We welcome both male and female tenants and require their collaboration in developing a case management plan during their stay.
Rent To Equity
This program aims to help lower-to-middle-income Kahnawa’kehró:non save for a mortgage down payment. It provides 3-bedroom rental housing along with a structured savings component to help them enter the housing market.
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Director of Housing Unit
Governs MCK Housing programs and services, establishing a comprehensive strategic vision & operational plan meeting community housing needs of Kahnawa’kehró:non, while ensuring alignment with the overall strategy of the Organization. Oversees two Housing functions and their staff and collaborates closely with MCK Executive Officers and Directors and Housing Portfolio Chief.
HOUSING PROGRAMS & CLIENT SERVICES
Program Manager
The role researches, develops, and implements new housing programs and services which are aligned to the community’s needs and the strategic direction of the Housing Unit. The program manager is also responsible for the continuous improvement of the active programs. The position is accountable for defining the administrative and operational components of the Housing programs including ongoing monitoring and reporting of program performance.
Client Experience Manager
Under the supervision of the Housing Director, provides full life cycle for the client experience, including education, on-boarding, support, and off-boarding, including all steps in the process, from initial contact with the Housing Unit.
Meet with clients to review requirements, client obligations, and provide financial guidance. Informs applicants about their status, welcomes successful applicants to their new units, manages all communications with existing tenants, follow-up regarding payments, etc.
This position is accountable for the administrative and operational components of the customer experience, and develops and monitors client service standards.
HOUSING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
A Word from the Executive Operations Officer
I'm very happy with the direction of the Housing Unit, since starting my position in mid October I've witnessed the Housing team work diligently to offer great service to the community. I'm honored to be apart of this team, we are headed in the right direction, and I'm excited to be part of the future of Housing in Kahnawà:ke.
