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Step 2: Complete the application

 

A) Obtain an application form:
B) Gather the required documents:
Landlords
  • A copy of most recent Property Assessment Notice or land title showing the legal address of the property.
  • 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 property owner and not part of a special levy.
  • If you are not the owner but an authorized agent: documentation clearly identifying your authority.
For EACH UNIT or common area to be adapted:
  • A copy of a lease, tenancy agreement, or rent receipts showing current rent amount for each eligible tenant.
  • An itemized written estimate for the work requested for each unit or common area.
  • An itemized written estimate for the work requested. 
    • Work costing up to $5,000 requires at least one detailed written estimate.
    • Work costing greater than $5,000 requires at least two detailed written estimates.
    • Work costing greater than $15,000 requires at least three detailed written estimates.
    • A written estimate should contain
      • 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.”
      • Date the estimate was obtained.
      • An itemized list of work to be completed.
      • The cost for materials and labour, including taxes. If you are completing the work yourself, do not include labour costs.
      • A determination from a qualified individual whether a permit is required for the work.
Tenants
  • Proof of household income and assets.
    • For proof of income for each household member, you may submit the most recent Income Tax Notice of Assessment; or you can submit the following acceptable alternatives as proof:
      • 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.
      • If employed: proof of current gross monthly income (copies of last three consecutive cheque stubs or letter from employer).
      • Copies of cheque stubs, bank statements showing direct deposit of pensions, or other confirmation of income for any other income sources.
    • 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. 
C) Submit the completed application package:
By mail
Home Adaptations for Independence Program
BC Housing
Homeowner Protection Branch
Suite 650 – 4789 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 0A3

By email: hafi@bchousing.org

By fax: 604-646-7054 

If you have questions about submitting an application, please call 604-646-7055.
Considerations
  • Amount of assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a first come first served basis while funds last.
  • 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.
  • 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.
 
Step 3 - Wait for approval