Housing NWT has completed construction of a new three-bedroom modular duplex in Paulatuk, adding two new social housing units. These units replace homes that had reached the end of their service life, ensuring continued access to safe and suitable housing for families in the community. This project is part of ongoing efforts to address housing needs and support families across the Beaufort Delta region.
Applications are now open for the Housing NWT Memorial Scholarships to support residents of the Northwest Territories pursuing post-secondary education in a field related to housing.
Applications are open until May 31, 2026, for the following scholarships:
As of today, smoking is no longer permitted in all Housing NWT owned-and-operated units, including social housing. This change is part of the GNWT’s commitment to ensuring a healthier, safer living environment for all residents.
Housing Northwest Territories (Housing NWT) has completed a hybrid housing project in Délı̨nę, adding two new modular duplexes for a total of four new social housing units in the community. This pilot project brings much needed housing for single residents to the community, while piloting new construction approaches designed for northern conditions.
The next phase of work is now underway on the site of the new 50-unit social housing multi-plex in downtown Yellowknife. Site mobilization started on March 3rd, with on-the-ground construction activities scheduled to begin later this month. Yellowknife residents can expect intermittent street closures while material is being delivered. The project remains on track for completion in Spring 2027.
Housing NWT has completed two new three-bedroom modular duplexes in Fort McPherson, adding four new social housing units to help meet housing needs in the community.
The new homes were prefabricated and transported to Fort McPherson for on-site assembly, allowing construction to move quickly and efficiently while ensuring the units are built to withstand northern conditions. The duplexes will increase the availability of family-sized social housing in the community and replace aging housing stock that has reached or is nearing the end of its service life.
Effective April 1, 2026, Northwest Territories Integration and Community Services (NWT ICS) will assume operational responsibility for the Inuvik Warming Shelter.
Housing NWT has awarded a contract to Northern Industrial Construction Ltd. for the new Singles Multi-Unit Residential Building that will be built in Hay River. This new project will replace an aging 28-unit singles social housing complex. The new 30-unit building for singles will incorporate contemporary standards for energy efficiency, climate resilience, community safety, and accessibility, with ten designated barrier-free units.
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Mr. Speaker, Members of this Legislative Assembly have spoken about the importance of repairing our existing social housing units. I want to assure Members and all Northerners, that real, measurable progress is happening. Today I will highlight the work Housing NWT and Local Housing Organizations have done over the past year in repairing and improving social housing units across the NWT.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday I announced the completion and release of the Territorial Housing Needs Assessment. This report examines housing needs across the Northwest Territories, both now and into the future. It provides the foundation for collaborative action, evidence-based planning, and strong advocacy for increased housing investment across the NWT.
