ELIGIBILITY FOR HOUSING

To be eligible for housing support at the Claresholm Housing Authority, individuals and families must meet certain criteria: 

  • The total value of the assets in a household must be less than $25,000.

    Exempted assets include: 

    • A primary vehicle

    • RRSP’s

    • RESP’s

    • RDSP’s

    • RRIF’s

    • TFSA’s

    • Clothing and tools for work purposes 

  • Citizenship Status must be a:  

    • Canadian citizenship

    • Permanent Resident (except for those under a private sponsorship arrangement)

    • Convention Refugee 

  • Applicants must be able to provide proof of all income. A Criminal record check may be requested.

  • Family housing- adults living in the family units must have full time custody of children under 18 years of age living with them.