Please read through the below two options for our Vital Homes Programs (Rent or Own) so you are aware of the process of the program(s) you are selecting. Please consult our How-To Guide for completing your      application or renewal that can be found at the following link: How to Guide for New Applications and Eligibility Renewals.

 

   If you are interested in renting a home below market rates through the Vital Homes Rent Program, follow these steps to apply to join our waitlist.

  1. Complete and submit your application form and required documents.

  Every adult who will be living in the home must complete the online application form and upload the required supporting documentation related to your eligibility pathway. The eligibility criteria and supporting       documentation required to apply are specified in each section of the application. If your circumstances are unusual or if you are unsure about a particular section of the form, please contact our office.

 2. When you have been advised that your application has been approved, contact CCH to review and sign your statutory declaration.

 Call 403-609-9983 or contact programs@canmorehousing.ca to arrange a time to complete your Statutory Declaration. Each applicant will be required to sign a Statutory Declaration stating that all the information   provided is truthful and accurate and that the applicant(s) is/are aware of the terms and conditions of the program. Plan to spend approximately 15 minutes in the meeting and for all applicants to attend. Once your   application has been received, it will be processed in 7-10 business days pending all information is submitted and references can be contacted. Please note as well that appointments cannot be booked until such   time that all required documentation is submitted online and verified by CCH.

 3. Get on the waitlist!

 CCH aims to review all completed applications and verify information within 7-10 business days of your application submission, pending availability of supplied references. Once supplied references have verified   your suitability as a tenant, CCH will provide you with an approval letter and place you on the applicable Vital Homes Rent Waitlist(s). PEKA, the authorized leasing agent, will contact you when a unit becomes   available.

 

 

   If you are interested in purchasing a home through the Vital Homes Own Program, follow these steps to apply to join our waitlist.

 

 1. Attend a Vital Homes Ownership Information Session.

 CCH provides Ownership Information Sessions once per month from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. All sessions are held via the Microsoft Teams platform. Our Information sessions typically take place on the first Wednesday   of each month.

 You must register for these sessions please contact programs@canmorehousing.ca and indicate which session you would like to be registered for.

 2. Speak with a lender and request a mortgage pre-qualification letter.

 CCH can provide you with a list of banks and mortgage brokers familiar with the Vital Homes program. Talking to a lender will help you determine if you are financially ready to buy a home and what you need to do to  achieve your homeownership goals. CCH encourages anyone looking to buy now or in the future to apply now to get on the waiting list.

 3. Complete and submit your application form and supporting documents.

 Every adult to be registered on title as owner must complete and sign the application form. Use a second form if more than two adults are applying. The eligibility criteria and supporting documentation required to   apply are specified in each section of the application as well as on the Document Checklist. If your circumstances are unusual, or if you are unsure about a section of the form, please call our office and we will be   pleased to assist you.  Please note as well that appointments cannot be booked until such time that all required documentation is submitted online and verified by CCH.

 4. When you have been advised that your application has been approved, contact CCH to review and sign your statutory declaration.

 Call 403-609-9983 or contact programs@canmorehousing.ca to arrange a time to complete your Statutory Declaration. Each applicant will be required to sign a Statutory Declaration stating that all the information   provided is truthful and accurate and that the applicant(s) is/are aware of the terms and conditions of the program. Plan to spend approximately 15 minutes in the meeting and for all applicants to attend. Once your   application has been received, it will be processed in 7-10 business days pending all information is submitted and references can be contacted. Please note as well that appointments cannot be booked until such   time that all required documentation is submitted online and verified by CCH.

 5. Get on the waitlist!

 CCH reviews all completed applications and verifies the information. Once you have been approved, CCH provides you with an approval letter and places you on the Vital Homes Own Waitlist. We will contact you   when a Vital Homes Property becomes available for purchase.