This is Part 1 of 3 of the application process
You will be required to provide the following documents:
- two written references with their contact information (for both primary and co-applicant), one professional (on letterhead) and one personal (not family or friends and not a person that already resides in the co-op).
- letter from yourself on why you think you are suitable for co-operative living, telling us a bit about you and your family, highlighting volunteer and community involvement, any special skills or areas of expertise, and what kinds of committees you'd be interested in (examples but not limited to: outdoor committee, social committee, newsletter committee, or something unique that we haven't thought of)
- Recommended (not mandatory):
- reference letter or letter of recommendation from a volunteer/community/sports organization that supports your highlighted volunteer and community involvement
**In Part 2 - you'll be required to upload proof of RDCO Dog Registration, dog/cat spay or neutering documents, and criminal record check for all adult occupants.
**In Part 3 - you'll be required to upload supporting financial documents for all adult occupants.
We do not have a waitlist, rather a pool of accepted applicants. Co-operative housing operates differently than rental housing, as we are member controlled. Applicants are screened by the Membership Committee and may be recommended to our Board of Directors for a final vote on occupancy. This application is a pre-screening process and does not mean you will be automatically placed in a future unit when one becomes available.
Subsidy:
We do not offer subsidy to new applicants.
Use as Private Residence:
Our co-op does not allow the member or any other person living in or visiting the unit to use or conduct from the unit any active or daily trade, business or profession.
Pet Policy Note:
Emotional Support Animals -- There is no provincial recognition for ESA's. We have no legal obligation to approve your request, YET we may be motiviated to do so on compassionate grounds. Keep in mind that animals that have little training, are poorly behaved or have damaged property will likely be rejected.
For an applicant to be considered for an ESA, they must be considered emotionally disabled by a licensed mental health professional (therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc). Typically a family doctor or General Practitioner does not qualify because they are not licensed mental health professionals.
The letter should state that:
- You are currently his/her/they patient
- Are under his/her/they care for the treatment of mental disability found in the DSMIV or V (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, version 4/5)
- Your disability substantially limits at least one major life activity
- He/she/they prescribes for you an emotional support animal as a necessary treatment for your mental health.
In addition, the letter must have the date, doctors credentials, and license number.
Each member has certain responsibilities that must be adhered to for the successful runninng of the co-op, for example: attending all General Meetings and monthly volunteering.
Currently, a $1500 share deposit is due 10 days prior to move in. This is treated as a damage deposit and may be refunded at the end of tenure.