Construction is well underway on two new Housing NWT modular duplexes for Fort Simpson, which are expected to be delivered to the community later this summer.
Newsroom
May 7, 2026
News Releases
Behchokǫ̀ –
April 29, 2026
News Releases
Five new modular housing units are now in Behchokǫ̀ for on-site assembly, marking the final phase of construction before the homes are ready for occupancy.
Paulatuk –
April 14, 2026
News Releases
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.
Yellowknife –
April 7, 2026
Public Service Announcement
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:
Yellowknife –
April 1, 2026
News Releases
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.
Deline –
March 23, 2026
News Releases
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.
Yellowknife –
March 17, 2026
News Releases
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.
Fort McPherson –
March 12, 2026
News Releases
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.
Yellowknife –
March 10, 2026
News Releases
Effective April 1, 2026, Northwest Territories Integration and Community Services (NWT ICS) will assume operational responsibility for the Inuvik Warming Shelter.
Hay River –
March 5, 2026
News Releases
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.