Lytton’s $6 million Resilient Rebuild for Homeowners Program provides matching grants for the design and construction of net-zero, fire-resistant homes.
May 31, 2023 – Lytton, British Columbia – Pacific
On June 30, 2021, the Lytton Creek Wildfire destroyed the Village of Lytton and surrounding areas, causing tragic loss of life and forcing residents to flee their beloved community. In the early days of the disaster response, the Government of Canada was there to help get people out and bring life-saving equipment. And now, as the Village begins to review applications for building permits, the Government of Canada is ready to help again.
Today, the Honorable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister for International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced that the Lytton Resilient Rebuild for Homeowners Program is now open for applications. Through this $6 million program, PacifiCan will provide supplemental grants to eligible Lytton homeowners who wish to rebuild their home to fire resilient or fire resilient and net zero standards.
This investment will help the Lytton community rebuild stronger and more resilient. Fire-resistant construction helps prevent damage to homes and belongings, and buys valuable time for evacuation in the event of a fire. Net Zero Homes are highly energy efficient and produce as much energy as they use. They also significantly reduce heating and cooling costs for homeowners and improve indoor air quality.
All eligible homeowners accepted into the program could receive a $10,000 grant for fire-resilient reconstruction. Grants for rebuilding to Net Zero standards will vary based on the size of the home, however, a 1,100 square foot Net Zero and fire resistant rebuild could receive a grant of approximately $84,000 in PacifiCan funding.
In response to local needs, Minister Sajjan announced that the program is open to both homeowners who had homeowners insurance at the time of the fire and those who did not. The program is open to those who lost homes located in the Village of Lytton and within 15 kilometers of the Village limits.
PacifiCan is a partner supporting Lytton’s recovery, along with provincial ministries, other federal departments, the village of Lytton, indigenous communities and leadership in the region. PacifiCan is also working in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) Net Zero Home Labeling Program. The CHBA will help connect potential applicants with local Net Zero certified builders to help guide the construction process.
By focusing on building back better, the Government of Canada is helping to protect communities against climate disasters now and in the future.
Applications are being accepted for the Lytton Homeowner Rebuild Resilient Program. For more information, visit the PacifiCan website at www.canada.ca/pacifican-lytton-programs.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the PacifiCan team at [email protected] for an individual consultation to discuss their rebuilding plans and receive an application form.