Before you Apply

Before applying for a Community Land Trust home, it's helpful to understand how housing charges work and why additional income information may be required as part of the application process.

What are the Qualifications? 

Applying for a co-op home with Community Land Trust can look a little different than a typical rental. Due to funding agreements and income limits, we are required to collect additional information from applications. Learn more about these requirements here. 

Required information includes: 

  • Credit and reference checks 

  • Canadian Citizenship or residency status 

  • Income Verification: Gross annual household income of the applicant(s) must not exceed the maximum income for applicable unit type 

*Rent Geared to Income (RGI) homes require household incomes to meet the standards outlined in BC Housing’s income limits guidelines. Monthly housing charges are set at 30% of total household income for eligible households. 

**Low End of Market (LEM) homes are designed for middle income households. Households who exceed the income threshold for RGI homes can apply for these homes, which are priced to be at or below the low end of similar units in the market. 

How to Apply

Fill in the application form linked below. Please note the required supporting documents.

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Application Form

Email your completed application form, along with the supported documents listed below to: gardencourt@cltrust.ca

  • Proof of Residency

  • Most recent Notice of Assessment

  • Three most recent pay stubs or letter from employer

  • Three most recent bank statements

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Email Here

A staff member will process your application, which includes income verification and reference checks. You may be contacted for more information. If you are an eligible applicant for an available unit, you will be contacted to set up an interview, co-op living orientation, and an in-person or virtual tour.

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Learn more about housing charges, income requirements, and RGI/LEM homes in our Housing Charges Explained guide.

Congratulations! If you are accepted you will receive an agreement to sign, followed by full move-in information, including a welcome package and keys to your new home.

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