COVID-19
HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE
MORTGAGE PAYMENT DEFERRAL
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Homeowners who have lost income due to COVID-19 may be eligible to defer mortgage payments for up to 6 months.
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The deferred amount must be paid back at a later time.
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This is a government initiative administered by your bank.
Don’t wait until you’ve missed a payment! Talk to your bank today.
More information: Understanding Mortgage Payment Deferral
PROPERTY TAXES
City of Winnipeg
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If you cannot pay your property taxes, you will not be charged penalties for a three month period following the due date for your taxes.
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You will still have to pay your taxes at a later time, but this gives you more time to do it without paying late fees.
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You can now enroll in the City’s installment payment program (TIPP) for free, from April 1st 2020 to September 30, 2020.
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If the City can’t withdraw your TIPP payment due to insufficient funds, you will still be allowed to remain in the program and will not be charged any penalties.
Other ways to pay your taxes:
Stay safe and healthy--pay your taxes from home:
ELECTRICITY & GAS
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro has suspended all hydro disconnections for the time being.
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This means your electricity and gas will not be cut off during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you do not pay your Manitoba Hydro bills, you can still be subject to large bills and service disconnections after the pandemic has ended.
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Please continue to pay your bills--help is available.
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See the Manitoba Hydro website for complete information: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/covid19/
GET HELP WITH YOUR HYDRO BILL
WATER
City of Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg has suspended water turn-offs and late payment charges until at least June 30, 2020.
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This means your water cannot be cut off, and you cannot be charged late fees on your water bill until at least June 30, 2020.
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If you do not pay your water bill, you may not be charged late fees, but you will still have to pay back what you owe after the pandemic has ended.
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Please continue to pay your bills--help is available.
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The City will work with you to make more flexible payment arrangements to avoid a major bill after the pandemic.
Every way to submit your meter reading:
Submit your meter reading regularly to avoid being overcharged for estimated bills.
Submit by phone: 204-986-4445
Submit online: Submit Meter Reading
GET HELP WITH YOUR WATER BILL
CANADA EMERGENCY RESPONSE BENEFIT (CERB)
If you have lost pay due to coronavirus, you may be able to apply for benefits under the CERB. This will include anyone who is laid off or can't get hours, anyone who is sick with coronavirus, folks who must self-isolate, and more.
Visit: Apply for CERB
SNA Housing Coordinator
Benjamin Simcoe
Voicemail only: 204-783-5000 Ext. 105
Email:
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