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Provincial, March of Dimes Canada

Home and Vehicle Modification Program up to $15,000 for home accessibility.

The HVMP, funded by the Ontario government and administered by March of Dimes Canada, provides up to $15,000 lifetime for home modifications that enable Ontarians with substantial mobility disabilities to live safely and independently.

HVMP requires an Occupational Therapist assessment, specific documentation, and written approval before any work begins. Understanding the three eligibility requirements and the application sequence is what separates approved claims from rejected ones.

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$15,000
Home modification max
Lifetime
One-time home funding
OT
Assessment required
Direct pay
Funds paid to vendor
Eligibility

The three eligibility requirements

All three must be met. Missing any one disqualifies the application.

01

Ontario residency

You must be a permanent Ontario resident. Temporary residents, visitors, tourists, students on study permits, and foreign workers on work permits are not eligible, regardless of how long they have been in the country.

02

Qualifying disability

You must have a permanent, ongoing, or recurring disability that is expected to last one year or longer. The disability must impede mobility AND substantially restrict one or more activities of daily living: eating, bathing, toileting, transferring, and mobility, and/or getting in and out of your home to reach essential medical care or community services. Temporary injuries do not qualify.

03

Financial need

Your after-tax household income must be within the program limits for the number of adults in your home. At or below the lower limit, you may receive full funding; between the limits, you contribute 10% to 60% of the cost; at or above the upper limit, you're not eligible.

Adults in the homeFull funding at or belowNot eligible at or above
1$38,000$54,000
2$54,000$65,000
3$65,000$71,000
4 or more$71,000$71,000 (confirm with March of Dimes)

After-tax household net income. Limits are set by March of Dimes Canada — we check them with you during your free assessment.

Covered items

What HVMP covers

Access & mobility

  • ✓Modular ramps
  • ✓Vertical platform lifts
  • ✓Stair lifts
  • ✓Ceiling track lifts
  • ✓Floor patient lifts

Bathroom

  • ✓Zero-threshold showers
  • ✓Waterproof shower panels
  • ✓Grab bars
  • ✓Accessible toilets
  • ✓Handheld shower on slide bar

Throughout the home

  • ✓Door widening
  • ✓Anti-slip flooring
  • ✓Wheelchair-accessible sinks
  • ✓Transfer adaptations
  • ✓Structural reinforcement for equipment

Funding covers design fees, permits, materials, labour, installation, and training on use. Cosmetic upgrades and non-accessibility items are excluded.

Bathroom work is funded as a wet room only when devices and adaptations can’t do the job. HVMP funds zero-threshold roll-in showers with waterproof shower panels (no tile or grout in the shower). Ramps must be modular — concrete ramps aren’t eligible. Applications for outdoor lifts and ramps involving concrete work are accepted April 1 to October 31.

Process

Step-by-step: applying for HVMP

01

Connect with an Occupational Therapist

An OT assessment is mandatory. Ask your family doctor for a referral, or contact Ontario Health at Home at 310-2222 (no area code required) for publicly funded OT services. You can also find a private OT through otontario.ca.

02

OT assessment

The OT visits the home, assesses how your disability affects daily activities, and recommends specific modifications. The OT completes either an assessment letter or March of Dimes' Verification of Disability Form.

03

Complete the Modification Proposal Form

The HVMP application requires: the signed application, your Notice of Assessment (and one for each homeowner for stair lifts, ramps, platform lifts, tub cut-outs, ceiling lifts and construction), the OT letter or Verification of Disability Form, a detailed quote from a registered vendor or contractor, proof of ownership (or landlord/condo approval), and drawings or photos for some lifts and ramps.

04

Submit to March of Dimes

Mail, email, or fax your complete application to March of Dimes Canada. Mailing address: 595 Bradley Ave, Unit 202, London, ON N6E 3Z8. Toll-free support: 1-877-369-4867. Email: hvmp@marchofdimes.ca

05

Wait for approval

March of Dimes may request additional documentation. Do NOT begin any work until you have received formal written approval, any pre-approval work is ineligible for reimbursement.

06

Work begins and is completed

Once approved, the renovation proceeds. March of Dimes pays approved vendors as a third-party payee. We prepare invoices to March of Dimes' requirements.

Important rules to know
  • !One-time home funding. Home modification funding is a lifetime maximum with very limited exceptions for substantial changes in disability.
  • !No overlap with other funding. HVMP is a last-resort program: other available public or private funding must be used first. HVMP cannot pay for items already covered by ADP, WSIB, or Veterans Affairs, but HVMP and Ontario Renovates can cover different parts of the same overall project.
  • !Moving to less accessible housing. If you move to a home that is less accessible than needed without an approved reason, you may lose eligibility for future funding.
  • !Home purchases excluded. HVMP does not fund buying a home. It only funds modifying an existing residence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does HVMP provide for home modifications?+
The Home and Vehicle Modification Program provides up to $15,000 lifetime maximum for home modifications per eligible individual. Vehicle modifications are also available at up to $15,000 every 10 years as a separate allocation. March of Dimes pays approved vendors as a third-party payee after approval, not you.
Who qualifies for HVMP?+
To qualify, you must be a permanent Ontario resident (not a temporary visitor, student, or foreign worker), have a permanent ongoing or recurring disability that impedes mobility and substantially restricts activities of daily living, and be in financial need based on after-tax household income limits. Temporary disabilities do not qualify, the condition must be expected to last a year or longer.
Do I need an Occupational Therapist assessment?+
Yes. All HVMP applications require an OT assessment that documents the disability, its impact on daily living activities, and the specific modifications recommended. The OT completes an assessment letter or the Verification of Disability Form. The OT must be regulated by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. If you do not have an OT, you can find one through Ontario Health at Home by calling 310-2222 (no area code needed) or through otontario.ca.
What home modifications does HVMP cover?+
HVMP covers basic, essential modifications tied directly to the applicant's disability and current mobility restrictions. Eligible items include modular ramps, vertical platform lifts, stair lifts, ceiling track lifts, floor patient lifts, zero-threshold showers, door widening, waterproof shower panels, grab bars, handheld shower on slide bar, anti-slip flooring, wheelchair-accessible sinks, and accessible toilets. Construction costs for these modifications are covered. Bathroom work is funded as a wet room only when devices and adaptations can't do the job, and ramps must be modular (concrete ramps aren't eligible).
What are the income limits?+
Your after-tax household income must be within the program limits for the number of adults in your home. At or below the lower limit, you may receive full funding; between the limits, you contribute 10% to 60% of the cost; at or above the upper limit, you're not eligible. For 1 adult, full funding is at or below $38,000 and the upper limit is $54,000; for 2 adults, $54,000 and $65,000; for 3 adults, $65,000 and $71,000; for 4 or more adults, full funding is at or below $71,000 (confirm the exact limit with March of Dimes). Limits are set by March of Dimes Canada — we check them with you during your free assessment.
Can HVMP be combined with other programs?+
HVMP is a last-resort program: other available public or private funding must be used first, and HVMP cannot fund an item another program already covers. HVMP and Ontario Renovates can be used on different parts of the same overall project. The HATC federal tax credit is not reduced by HVMP funding, so it can still be claimed on eligible expenses if you qualify.
How long does the HVMP application process take?+
March of Dimes doesn't publish a standard processing time. Complete applications move faster — March of Dimes makes one follow-up attempt for missing information. Work can't begin before approval.
Official sources
Where this applies

HVMP lists items such as grab bars, zero-threshold showers, modular ramps, stair lifts and door widening. Still at Home handles grab bar installation, accessible bathroom renovations, wheelchair ramps, door widening and other accessible renovations in Ottawa. No work can start before written approval, so a free Home Safety Assessment first helps you plan what to apply for.

The application matters as much as the renovation.
We get both right.

We coordinate the OT referral, provide HVMP-compliant construction quotes, and manage the installation to program standards. One application. One team. One point of contact.

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Last verified: September 2026 · Tax figures are for the 2026 tax year · Always confirm with the program and your tax professional.

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