All families may apply for social family housing. Preference are given to families with lower income and/or have a current residence which is inadequate or unsuitable. Tenants living in family housing pay a monthly rent based on a percentage of total household income as definde in the Graducate Rent Scale (GRS). Incomes are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure the rental rate is fair. Downward adjustments may be required during the course of the year.

As we receive many applications daily, these requests are reviewed on an individual basis by the PAHA. The based requirement to be eligible for the program are:

• A parent or parents, aged 18 years or more with at least on child dependent
• Individuals with mobility challenges who are able to live independently

Vacant units are assigned to potential tenants based on their current situation, not based on the time waiting for housing. Units are not allocated on an emergency or first come first servce bases.

How to Apply:

• Obtain and return a completed an application form
• List of all household members
• Verification and all source of income for the past 12 months for each household member over 18 yrs old
• Present and past landlord references
• Ccopy of your most recent income tax with all T4 and or T5 for each household member over 18 yrs old
• Applicants, will be contacted to schedule a office interview, to discuss your housing needs and preferences.

The priority of each housing application is assessed using a point rating system that assists in determining who is in most need of housing. The following factors are considered:

• Gross monthly income for the family
• The adequacy and affordability of current housing
• The suitability of your current housing
• Applicable current circumstances

The length of time between your application and PAHA offering you a housing unit depends on:

• The priority of your application
• Priority and number of applicants
• The areas and type of unit preferred/required
• Current vacancy rates

Applicants are kept on a data base for a 6 month period, if not updated by the applicant, they are cancelled.

Social Family Housing Application

Site updated on September 14, 2008