A third-party verifier must be familiar with the applicant’s current housing circumstances and cannot be the applicant’s private market landlord or a relative of the applicant.

See below for a list of accepted third-party verifiers, or call our Inquiry Line at 1-800 257-7756, or 604 433-2218 in the Lower Mainland.

Please note: The Housing Registry does not reimburse third-party verifiers for completing this form.

SITUATION TYPE	ACCEPTED VERIFIER

Homelessness	BC Housing Homeless Outreach Program Police Shelter Worker Physician Nurse Social Worker Occupational Therapist Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance – Employment and Assistance Workers Drug and Alcohol counseling services Clergy

Individuals fleeing domestic violence or abuse	Transition house, second stage and safe home workers; outreach workers; Stopping The Violence counselors Victim support workers (police and community based and domestic violence unit, domestic violence response team) Ministry of Children and Family Development Social Workers Physician Nurse Social Worker Occupational Therapist

Serious health conditions affected by current housing	Physician Nurse Social Worker Occupational Therapist

Other situations Other verifiers will be considered based on the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the applicant’s current living situation and housing needs.

Homeless due to crisis - previous residence became uninhabitable due to a human caused or natural disaster	Verified by Fire Department, newspaper articles .

Children can not live with applicant until stable housing is found	Verified by MCFD worker, copies of court documents, etc.

Current accommodation is unsuitable for a child with special needs; or frequent moves are affecting minor children	Verified by MCFD worker, or school counselor.

Have an extremely long commute that can not be sustained.	Verified by letter confirming employment including location and hours of work or proof of enrollment in full time day attendance at school.

Other circumstances or a combination of circumstances that relate to the safety/security of a tenant or member of their family.	Verified by police or other appropriate agency clearly stating how continued residence in current accommodation or community is putting applicant or member of household at risk.

Current tenants of social housing that require a smaller unit.	Verified by BC Housing Property Portfolio Manager or other regional staff, or representative from housing provider managing housing development.