Housing Initiatives

The Property Improvement Program (PIP) is now closed. Program information remains available for the 2022 season for reference only.

1. Read the information on this page; determine whether your property is a rooming house, rental property, or homeowner property
2. If you are able, please complete the appropriate form, which you will find linked below, on your computer and email it to [email protected]
   
3. If you require a printed form or a scanner, please contact our Office Coordinator at [email protected] to schedule a time to come by our offices at 222 Furby Street
4. Applications must be completed in full and all required documentation must be attached; incomplete applications will not be considered
5. Application review will begin on August 8, 2022 and will continue until all grants have been allocated
6. If you have submitted an application, you will receive a follow-up in August; based on the 2022 priorities, projects may be approved, rejected, or waitlisted
7. If your project is approved, you will receive an approval letter outlining the terms of your grant; once the work is complete and you have paid for it, you will receive your grant as a reimbursement via cheque
8. Projects that begin before application approval are not eligible; all approved projects must be completed by December 31, 2022
   

With generous support from the City of Winnipeg, WBCO provides small matching grants for West Broadway property owners making improvements to the exterior of their building. Exterior improvements increase longevity, retain historical character, enhance streetscape beautification, and foster sustainability through energy efficiency measures. As a part of WBCO’s neighbourhood revitalization strategy, property improvements of this nature attract further social, economic, and community reinvestment.

• Projects that address emergency or serious structural repairs
• Projects that will increase the energy efficiency of the property

• First time applicants
• Multi-family, low-income housing
• Properties on the North side of Broadway

If your project/property falls outside of these priorities, you are still welcome to apply. Please be aware that your application may be waitlisted. Projects that begin before application approval are not eligible.

1. A completed Rooming House PIP Application Form
2. Two estimates from qualified contractors, or from building material retailers
3. A copy of a current valid rooming house license issued by the City of Winnipeg

1. A completed Rental Property PIP Application Form
2. Two estimates from qualified contractors, or from building material retailers

1. A completed Homeowner PIP Application Form
2. Two estimates from qualified contractors, or from building material retailers

Need help finding contractors for your projects? This linked list includes contractors used by PIP participants in the past. This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and was last updated on April 22, 2021. ⌂ Designates a West Broadway local company ★ Designates a non-profit. If you notice an error, please contact [email protected]

Do you have properties in other areas of the inner city? This linked map created by WBCO includes information on other similar programs. This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and was last updated April 26, 2021. Neighbourhood boundaries are approximate. Please contact each Organization listed for program and boundary details. If you notice an error, please contact [email protected]