Most of your housing related questions are answered below.
Those who wish to rent a unit with the Society must first complete an application. When a current tenant gives notice and a unit becomes available, applicants are placed from an applicant database.
The Society is not able to provide this information. New placements can only be made when one of our existing tenants gives notice to move. The Society is unable to predict when tenants will give this notice, so the Society is unable to provide information on how long it may take to get housed. The Society only reviews applications when a unit becomes available. Placements are made based on a number of different variables such as income, age, family configuration, and need. It is not a linear, first come, first served process, therefore the priority of placement is constantly changing as new applications are being received through the BC Housing Registry.
Regrettably, a new placement can only be made when one of the Society's existing tenants gives notice to move. The Society is not able to predict when tenants will give this notice, so the Society is unable to provide information on how long it may take to get housed. The Society only reviews applications when a unit becomes available. Placements are made based on a number of different variables such as income, age, family configuration, and need. It is not a linear, first come first served process, therefore the priority of placement is constantly changing due to new applications being received.
The Society rents 253 units on 8 sites in the Central Okanagan.
The Society operates under a number of Housing programs, but basically provides two types of rentals, Subsidized Rentals and Affordable Rentals. Subsidized Rental Units are approximately 30% of the applicant's gross monthly income and Affordable Rental Units are set at a flat rental rate, typically 10% - 15% below market rental rates. For some of these Affordable Rental Units, Seniors aged 60 years or older, and working families may qualify for S.A.F.E.R. or R.A.P subsidies directly through BC Housing. Please see www.bchousing.org for more information.
The Society has rentals for a very wide income range. There are no minimum income requirements for Subsidized Rental Units, but there are maximum income caps. Household income for Subsidized Rental Units must remain below "Housing Income Limits" set by BC Housing. The Society's Affordable Rental Units do have minimum income requirements which vary greatly as they are dependent on the flat rental rate of the specific unit. Household incomes for Affordable Rental Units must remain below "Low and Moderate Income Limits" set by BC Housing.
The Society is transitioning all housing projects toward non-smoking buildings. Smoking and/or Vaping of tobacco and/or cannabis is not permitted in common areas of the building, in units, or on balconies.
All tenants must agree to be on Pre-authorized Debit (PAD).
Sorry, No. All rentals are 100% independent living – each unit is self-contained and has its own kitchen. There are common “Community rooms” for Tenants that desire to put on a coordinated event.
Sorry, No. Each Tenant must make arrangements with Fortis BC or BC Hydro for their own electricity.
Each townhome is plumbed for a washer and dryer.
The Society has a pet policy. A tenant may keep the following animals as a pet:
No cats or dogs are permitted.
Certified Service animals with "Guide Animal Certification" may also be considered on society sites.
Sorry, No - not on site. However, many townhome sites are located near public Community Gardens. (Glenmore and Lake Country)
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