Please note that we are not currently accepting applications for the Downie Development.
A Public announcement will be issued when a waitlist opening date is available.

If you would like to join the waitlist for our existing rentals, please review the information below. If you are eligible, please complete our application form. ​
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Tenant Placement Guidelines:

A combination of the following factors determines placement in a rental unit:

• The applicant’s position on the waitlist.

• The applicant’s references from current employer and/or landlord must be positive.

• The applicant’s ability to pay the rent.

• The applicant’s total household income.

• Tenancy is in line with National Occupancy Standards, e.g., no over- or under-housing

• Preference will be given to Revelstoke residents who have lived in Revelstoke for at least 3 months.

• Consideration will also include the applicant's current CORE Housing need.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for placement on the waitlist for a rental unit, you must meet the following criteria:
 

1.   All applicants must be of legal age in BC (19), Canadian citizens or permanent residents, qualified employees/retirees, or receive income assistance/disability pension.

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2. No Short-term or seasonal rentals. Tenants sign a one-year lease and then move to month-to-month under the Residential Tenancy Act. 

 

3. For studios or 1-bedroom units, the gross household income must not exceed $84,780. For units with 2 or more bedrooms, the gross household income must not exceed $143,140.

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4.   Applicants must plan to occupy the unit as their permanent primary residence and the place the applicant will continually occupy as a residence on a full-time basis. 

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5.   All applicants must agree to the following covenants included in all RCHS tenancy agreements:

      a)   The Tenant is only permitted to have pets on the property in line with the Pet Policy.

      b)   The Tenant will not smoke or permit smoking on the Premises.

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6.   Applicants must identify all occupants who will reside in the premises for more than one week. Tenants must agree to the following occupancy standards:

      a.   No more than two (2) and no less than one (1) person per bedroom.

      b.   Spouses and couples share a bedroom.

      c.   Parents do not share a bedroom with their children.

      d.   Dependents aged eighteen (18) or over do not share a bedroom.

      e.   Dependents of the opposite sex, age five (5) or over, do not share a bedroom. 

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7. Families with dependent children or couples needing a medical bedroom will be prioritized for 2- and 3-bedroom units.

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Application Process
 

Complete the online form to join the waitlist

***It is advised to submit your application at least 6 months before you need housing***

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The online application must be filled out and will auto-submit to RCHS.​

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Applicants must contact RCHS every six months to confirm their intent to remain on the waitlist and update their application information. 

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We will contact you once a unit is available. There is no guaranteed timeline for applicants. Wait times reflect the existing inventory and are uncertain because tenancy lengths are long-term. 

Tenants requesting a unit transfer should reach out by email to determine eligibility, as determined by the Revelstoke Community Housing Society Tenant Transfer Policy.

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Please note that if you do not meet the guidelines above, you are not currently eligible to join our waitlist.