The goal of the Home Buyers Contribution Program is to financially assist eligible MNO citizens, by providing them help with their down payment for the purchase of their first primary residence in Ontario.
The Home Buyers Contribution Program (HBC) will provide up to 15% of the home's purchase price to a maximum of $50,000.00 per application, in the form of a second mortgage to approved applicants.
Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority may be given to those who have applied in previous years but have not yet received the opportunity for funding.
Eligible individuals/households must meet the following criteria:
1. Are a registered Métis Nation of Ontario Citizen
2. At least 18 years of age or older
3. Meets the definition of a first time home buyer, as required by the MNO
4. Applying for a primary residence in Ontario
5. Has minimum required down payment funds from traditional sources*
6. Able to qualify and obtain mortgage financing through an MNO approved lender**
7. Must not have received previous funding from the MNO Home Buyers Contribution (HBC) Program
*Minimum down payment is 5% for the first $500k of the purchase price. For purchases over $500k but under $1.5M, a minimum of 5% is required on the first $500k, plus 10% on amounts over $500k but under $1.5M. Minimum down payment required on homes over $1.5M is 20% of the entire purchase price.
**MNO has partnered with approved Mortgage Lender(s) who are familiar with the Home Buyers Program and legal process. These include Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and Meridian Credit Union.
To access the application, you must first REGISTER with Survey Monkey, using your email address and the applicant's first and last name.
If you have a general question or needing assistance with Survey Monkey please contact Housing Programs.
P: 705-722-5022 ext. 302 E: housingprograms@metisnation.org
**Please check your junk folder for any email correspondence**
If you would like to learn more about the home buying process, budgeting and savings, personal financial support, and much more, please contact Housing Programs (housingprograms@metisnation.org) to request information to the Financial Literacy Program or schedule a one-on-one meeting, https://www.metisnation.org/programs-and-services/housing-infrastructure/financial-literacy-program/
MNO Home Buyers Contribution (HBC) Program 2025-2026
The goal of the Home Buyers Contribution Program is to financially assist eligible MNO citizens, by providing them help with their down payment for the purchase of their first primary residence in Ontario.
The Home Buyers Contribution Program (HBC) will provide up to 15% of the home's purchase price to a maximum of $50,000.00 per application, in the form of a second mortgage to approved applicants.
Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority may be given to those who have applied in previous years but have not yet received the opportunity for funding.
Eligible individuals/households must meet the following criteria:
1. Are a registered Métis Nation of Ontario Citizen
2. At least 18 years of age or older
3. Meets the definition of a first time home buyer, as required by the MNO
4. Applying for a primary residence in Ontario
5. Has minimum required down payment funds from traditional sources*
6. Able to qualify and obtain mortgage financing through an MNO approved lender**
7. Must not have received previous funding from the MNO Home Buyers Contribution (HBC) Program
*Minimum down payment is 5% for the first $500k of the purchase price. For purchases over $500k but under $1.5M, a minimum of 5% is required on the first $500k, plus 10% on amounts over $500k but under $1.5M. Minimum down payment required on homes over $1.5M is 20% of the entire purchase price.
**MNO has partnered with approved Mortgage Lender(s) who are familiar with the Home Buyers Program and legal process. These include Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and Meridian Credit Union.
To access the application, you must first REGISTER with Survey Monkey, using your email address and the applicant's first and last name.
If you have a general question or needing assistance with Survey Monkey please contact Housing Programs.
P: 705-722-5022 ext. 302 E: housingprograms@metisnation.org
**Please check your junk folder for any email correspondence**
If you would like to learn more about the home buying process, budgeting and savings, personal financial support, and much more, please contact Housing Programs (housingprograms@metisnation.org) to request information to the Financial Literacy Program or schedule a one-on-one meeting, https://www.metisnation.org/programs-and-services/housing-infrastructure/financial-literacy-program/