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A) Obtain an application form:
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B) Gather the required documents:
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A copy of most recent Property Assessment Notice
(to verify that the assessed home value is within the
limit for your area as established by BC
Housing).
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Proof of residency at the home to be adapted, such
as a copy of utility bill, BC ID/driver’s
licence etc.
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Proof of household income and assets for each
household member.
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For proof of income, you may submit
the most recent Income Tax Notice of Assessment;
or you can submit the following
acceptable alternatives as proof:
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If you receive income assistance from the
Ministry of Social Development: a copy of a
recent cheque stub or a letter from your
Ministry contact confirming your monthly
assistance.
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If employed: proof of current gross
monthly income (copies of last three
consecutive cheque stubs or letter from
employer).
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Copies of cheque stubs, bank statements
showing direct deposit of pensions, or other
confirmation of income for any other income
sources.
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For proof of assets you should submit copies
of bank statements or letters from financial
institution(s) stating total value of all assets
for each household member.
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A copy of a recent statement showing the
outstanding balance on your mortgage and a copy of a
recent statement showing the balance and limits of
all credit lines you possess, for the purpose of
reviewing your ability to finance the requested
adaptations.
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An itemized written estimate for the
work
requested.
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Work costing up to $5,000 requires at least
one detailed written estimate.
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Work costing greater than $5,000 requires at
least two detailed written estimates.
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Work costing greater than $15,000 requires at
least three detailed written estimates.
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A written estimate should contain:
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The name and contact information for the
person qualified to complete the work:
(include a business card if they
have one). If you are performing the work,
identify as
“self.”
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Date the estimate was obtained.
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An itemized list of work to be
completed.
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The cost for materials and labour,
including taxes. If you are completing the
work yourself, do not include labour
costs.
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A determination from a qualified
individual whether a permit is required for
the work.
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If your dwelling is part of a strata: the
strata’s written concurrence with the
proposed adaptations and that the repairs to the
home are the sole responsibility of the homeowner
and not part of a special levy.
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C) Submit the completed application
package:
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By mail
Home Adaptations for Independence Program
BC Housing
Homeowner Protection Branch
Suite 650 – 4789 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 0A3
By fax: 604-646-7054
If you have questions
about submitting an application, please
call 604-646-7055.
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Considerations
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Amount of assistance provided will be based on
complete and eligible applications received on a
first come first served basis while funds last.
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Adaptations may affect your home warranty. If your
home is less than 10 years old there may be a policy
of home warranty insurance still in place. If so,
please check with your warranty provider before
making adaptations.
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You are responsible for costs of work that exceeds
the approved amount of assistance, or that is not
eligible, or is beyond the scope of the program.
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