The Manitoba government says it hopes a new housing construction incentive plan will lead to more development and get more Manitobans into stable rental homes.

Premier Wab Kinew and Housing Minister Bernadette Smith announced the Rental Housing Construction Incentive (RHCI) plan, which comes with a price tag of $176.5 million over the next five years.

The incentive is being offered to private housing developers as well as non-profits in support of new rental housing across the province, including affordable units for low and moderate-income Manitobans.

“For too long, affordable rentals have been out of reach for working families and seniors,” Kinew said at a press conference Thursday.

“By creating this incentive, we’re unlocking new housing supply and making sure every Manitoban has a

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