The MNO Solar Panel Program aims to provide a one-time forgivable loan towards the installation of a 5kw rooftop solar panel system to Métis Citizen homeowners up to a maximum of $25,000.00. To earn complete forgiveness of the loan, you must maintain ownership of the property as your primary residence for a full 2 year term.
Eligible households must meet the following criteria:
- Registered and confirmed Métis Nation of Ontario Citizen with a complete file
- 18 years of age or older
- Must own and occupy your home as your full-time primary residence
- Have valid Property Insurance
- Property taxes must be paid up-to-date
- Must reside in Ontario and off reserve
- Must have ability to provide pictures and submit supporting document to the program application
Eligible Properties Specifications:
- Minimum of 100 amp electrical panel with 125 amp busbar and must have room for a double pole breaker
- Structurally sound roof (no leaks, no sagging, no missing shingles, and ability to bare extra weight load of panels)
- Roof must face south, south east or south west
- Roof must receive direct sunlight for at least half the day
- Adequate roof space for panels (roughly 280 square feet)
Eligible Dwelling Types:
- Single detached homes
- Semi-detached homes
- Townhouse/rowhouse
✔ Document Checklist:
Documents and pictures are mandatory at the end of the application for program evaluation. These documents include:
- Métis Citizenship Card: Citizen checks are completed with MNO Registry to confirm completed files as per MNO Policy #2021-001: Eligibility for Direct Benefit Programs and Services. If you are unsure about your status, please contact MNO Registry to verify
- Photo ID: All title owners/applicants are required to include their photo ID showing the property address (Drivers License or Ontario Photo Card)
- Property Tax Bill: Most recent Property Tax Bill
- Property Insurance: Current property insurance policy confirming property is insured
- Property Photos: All photos must be clear and visible
- Exterior photo's of house
- Front
- Back
- Roof
- Interior photo's of house
- Electrical panel
- Exterior photo's of house
- Electricity Bill: Recent copy of electricity bill
Important Notes:
- Clients must meet all property specifications recommended by the Solar Panel Installers to be considered for program funding.
- Should the client’s roof, electrical panel, or other specifications not meet the requirements, the repair or upgrade is at the client’s expense.
- MNO and the Solar Panel Program holds no responsibility and/ or liability to upgrade or maintain any property and/ or solar panels and/or equipment once the installation has been complete.
- Due to funding limitations, applying for the program does not guarantee of approval.
- Check with your local bylaws to determine what permits and approvals are required
To access the application, you must first REGISTER with Survey Monkey or use current login information, using your email address and the Métis applicant's first and last name. Please write down your login information as you will continue to use Survey Monkey throughout the program stages.
Do NOT use another person's login information as this determines your application ID.
Additional Resources for Solar Panel Research
https://renewablesassociation.ca/solar-energy/
https://www.ontario.ca/page/rooftop-solar-installations-rural-buildings
Housing Programs Contact Information
Tiffany G.
705-722-5022 x 302
Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, lunch break - 12 pm to 1 pm
Please check your junk folder for any e-mail correspondence. We attempt to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.
Applying to the program does NOT guarantee funding approval. As funds are limited, only applicants who have received written approval will be guaranteed assistance. Any false or misleading information will immediately disqualify your application and you will be unable to re-apply to the program. Any work started prior to receiving written approval will not be eligible and your application will be closed. Please do not submit receipts as this is not a reimbursement program. Use Survey Monkey throughout the course of ALL stages of the application process. You may login to your account at anytime to view the status of your application.
A title search of the property is completed by program staff to confirm if the Métis Applicant is a title owner.
Please ensure you qualify prior to completing this application.
Solar Panel Program
The MNO Solar Panel Program aims to provide a one-time forgivable loan towards the installation of a 5kw rooftop solar panel system to Métis Citizen homeowners up to a maximum of $25,000.00. To earn complete forgiveness of the loan, you must maintain ownership of the property as your primary residence for a full 2 year term.
Eligible households must meet the following criteria:
- Registered and confirmed Métis Nation of Ontario Citizen with a complete file
- 18 years of age or older
- Must own and occupy your home as your full-time primary residence
- Have valid Property Insurance
- Property taxes must be paid up-to-date
- Must reside in Ontario and off reserve
- Must have ability to provide pictures and submit supporting document to the program application
Eligible Properties Specifications:
- Minimum of 100 amp electrical panel with 125 amp busbar and must have room for a double pole breaker
- Structurally sound roof (no leaks, no sagging, no missing shingles, and ability to bare extra weight load of panels)
- Roof must face south, south east or south west
- Roof must receive direct sunlight for at least half the day
- Adequate roof space for panels (roughly 280 square feet)
Eligible Dwelling Types:
- Single detached homes
- Semi-detached homes
- Townhouse/rowhouse
✔ Document Checklist:
Documents and pictures are mandatory at the end of the application for program evaluation. These documents include:
- Métis Citizenship Card: Citizen checks are completed with MNO Registry to confirm completed files as per MNO Policy #2021-001: Eligibility for Direct Benefit Programs and Services. If you are unsure about your status, please contact MNO Registry to verify
- Photo ID: All title owners/applicants are required to include their photo ID showing the property address (Drivers License or Ontario Photo Card)
- Property Tax Bill: Most recent Property Tax Bill
- Property Insurance: Current property insurance policy confirming property is insured
- Property Photos: All photos must be clear and visible
- Exterior photo's of house
- Front
- Back
- Roof
- Interior photo's of house
- Electrical panel
- Exterior photo's of house
- Electricity Bill: Recent copy of electricity bill
Important Notes:
- Clients must meet all property specifications recommended by the Solar Panel Installers to be considered for program funding.
- Should the client’s roof, electrical panel, or other specifications not meet the requirements, the repair or upgrade is at the client’s expense.
- MNO and the Solar Panel Program holds no responsibility and/ or liability to upgrade or maintain any property and/ or solar panels and/or equipment once the installation has been complete.
- Due to funding limitations, applying for the program does not guarantee of approval.
- Check with your local bylaws to determine what permits and approvals are required
To access the application, you must first REGISTER with Survey Monkey or use current login information, using your email address and the Métis applicant's first and last name. Please write down your login information as you will continue to use Survey Monkey throughout the program stages.
Do NOT use another person's login information as this determines your application ID.
Additional Resources for Solar Panel Research
https://renewablesassociation.ca/solar-energy/
https://www.ontario.ca/page/rooftop-solar-installations-rural-buildings
Housing Programs Contact Information
Tiffany G.
705-722-5022 x 302
Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, lunch break - 12 pm to 1 pm
Please check your junk folder for any e-mail correspondence. We attempt to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.
Applying to the program does NOT guarantee funding approval. As funds are limited, only applicants who have received written approval will be guaranteed assistance. Any false or misleading information will immediately disqualify your application and you will be unable to re-apply to the program. Any work started prior to receiving written approval will not be eligible and your application will be closed. Please do not submit receipts as this is not a reimbursement program. Use Survey Monkey throughout the course of ALL stages of the application process. You may login to your account at anytime to view the status of your application.
A title search of the property is completed by program staff to confirm if the Métis Applicant is a title owner.
Please ensure you qualify prior to completing this application.