Tenancy Application for Whistler Valley Housing Society

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WVHS Housing Application Process

This form collects basic information about you and your housing needs. The purpose of this form is to assess your housing needs against our Whistler Valley Housing Society (WVHS) eligibility criteria. The below steps explain the process for applying for tenancy with WVHS:

Applications must meet the criteria established by the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) Housing Agreement to be considered eligible.
All applicants must declare their income and employment on the following application and upload documents as proof.
The applicant will receive a confirmation email once a completed application is submitted; please contact WVHS if an email is not received.
All eligible housing applications will be reviewed and prioritized based on housing need. An applicant will be informed by email whether their application is accepted or denied within four (4) weeks.
WVHS does not maintain a waitlist. New vacancies will be advertised; and applicants will be required to submit a new application.
If an applicant's tenancy application is successful, they have three (3) business days to accept the offer before the unit is offered to the next eligible applicant.

Click Next to start your application. You will be able to save progress on your application form, and receive a link to resume your application.

You will need to upload attachments to verify your employer, and other details. These documents will only be used for the purposes of reviewing your eligibility for tenancy with Whistler Valley Housing Society, and will be deleted if your tenancy is unsuccessful.

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How many hours per week do you work, on average?* This field is required.

Less than 30 hours per week

More than 30 hours per week

I do not work

Other

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Are you a Whistler employee?* This field is required.An employee means, an individual is either employed, or self-employed for a “Qualified Whistler Business” as an individual, partnership or incorporated body, with one or more employees, which operates a business with the following criteria: A. is operated at premises located either within the boundaries of the Resort Municipality of Whistler or at the Whistler Olympic Park; B. holds a valid business license from the Municipality that is not a “non-resident business license or is exempt from business licensing requirements; C. is a permitted use of the business premises under the Municipality’s zoning bylaw; D. primarily serves Resort Municipality of Whistler residents, homeowners, businesses or tourists; and E. in the case of a home-based or mobile business, derives more than 75% of its business income from Resort Municipality of Whistler residents, homeowners, businesses or tourists.

YESNO

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What is your residency status in Canada?* This field is required.You can select multiple options, to represent the status of all members of your household. If the three options don't apply, select Other and provide details to best describe your situation.

Canadian citizen

Canadian Permanent Resident

Legally entitled to work in Canada (through a work permit)

Other

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Does your pet meet our guidelines?WVHS follows BC Housing Pet Ownership Rules and guidelines. A tenant may keep ONE of the following animals as a Pet. • Up to two birds; • One rabbit; • Fish (an aquarium size 20 gallons or over must be requested by WVHS); • One rodent; • One ferret; • One cat, or • One dog, except a Vicious or Dangerous Dog (as defined by BC Housing). A pet deposit of 50% of monthly rent (in addition to the damage deposit) will be required at move-in. Guide and service dog teams holding valid identification cards from accredited ADI or IGDF training schools are exempt from paying a security deposit. Pets must be registered with WVHS and include: • A description sufficient to identify the cat or dog; • Proof that the cat or dog has been spayed or neutered; and • A photo of the cat or dog.

Not applicable, I don't have a pet

Yes, my pet meets your guidelines

I have a certified Service dog

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First and Last Name* This field is required.Your legal name, as shown on government-issued identification

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Phone Number* This field is required.The best number we can contact you on.

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E-mail* This field is required.We will send updates on your application to this email address.

example@example.com

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Describe the type of accommodation you're living in

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Provide details about your accommodation* This field is required.All eligible housing applications will be reviewed and prioritized based on housing need.

Current rent $

Current utilities $

Current number of bedrooms

Current number of occupants

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Is your name on the Tenancy Agreement?* This field is required.

YESNO

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Landlord references* This field is required.Please provide details of your current and previous landlord

Current landlord name

Current landlord phone number

Previous landlord

Previous landlord phone number

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Tell us about your employer(s)* This field is required.Please provide details of your employer. We will ask for employment information of additional occupants in the next question.

Name of 1st employer

Position Title

Supervisor's name

Your supervisor's telephone number

Name of 2nd Employer (if any)

Position Title

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Primary income sources* This field is required.Provide details for all of your income sources.

Monthly Gross (before tax) Employment $

Monthly Gross (before tax) from self employment $

Other monthly income (before tax) $

Source of other income (from other occupants)

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Additional occupant 2Please provide details of all occupants who will be living with you. If you require space for more occupants, you can add this on the next question.

Occupant 2 Full name

Occupant 2 Relationship to you

Occupant 2 Current Employer and position (if working)

Is Occupant 2 a minor (under 19 years old)?

Occupant 2 phone number

Occupant 2 email address

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Additional occupant 3Please provide details of all occupants who will be living with you. If you require space for more occupants, you can add this on the next question.

Occupant 3 Full name

Occupant 3 Relationship to you

Occupant 3 Current Employer and position (if working)

Is Occupant 3 a minor (under 19 years old)?

Occupant 3 phone number

Occupant 3 email address

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Additional occupant 3Please provide details of all occupants who will be living with you. If you require space for more occupants, you can add this on the next question.

Occupant 2 Name

Occupant 2 Relationship to you

Occupant 2 Current Employer (if working)

Is Occupant 2 a minor (under 19 years old)?

Occupant 3 Name

Occupant 3 Relationship to you

Occupant 3 Current Employer (if working)

Is Occupant 3 a minor (under 19 years old)?

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Additional occupants 4 & 5Please provide details of all occupants who will be living with you. If you require space for more occupants, you can add this on the next question.

Occupant 4 Name

Occupant 4 Relationship to you

Occupant 4 Current Employer and position (if working)

Is Occupant 4 a minor (under 19 years old)?

Occupant 5 Name

Occupant 5 Relationship to you

Occupant 5 Current Employer (if working)

Is Occupant 5 a minor (under 19 years old)?

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How long would you plan to live with us?* This field is required.This is helpful for us to plan the availability of our units.

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Why are you moving from your current address?* This field is required.All eligible housing applications will be reviewed and prioritized based on housing need.

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How did you hear about our housing? (optional)This helps us to understand how to advertise future housing vacancies.

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Have you ever been served an eviction notice? If yes, why?* This field is required.Please provide details of your eviction notice in the space below.

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Please briefly describe your current housing situation and why you would like to apply with us ? All eligible housing applications are reviewed and prioritized based on housing need.

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The lease will require you to have tenant insurance. Are you prepared to meet this obligation?* This field is required.The building management company requires tenants to have contents insurance for their unit. Proof may be requested by the rental management company.

YESNO

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Photo ID from government-issued identification* This field is required.Government-issued personal identification includes driver’s licence, BCID card, British Columbia Services Card, or other approved identification.

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Select files to upload

Max. file size: 10.6MB

Upload a photo of your government-issued personal identification

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Confirmation of employment* This field is required.Most recent paystub from a Qualified Whistler Business, or Recent dated Letter of Employment from a Qualified Whistler business that includes: - Average number of hours worked per week, or - Total number of hours worked year to date and - Name and contact details for the employee’s supervisor

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

Upload a photo or scan of your confirmation of employment

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Confirmation of income* This field is required.Most recent tax documentation including: - Income tax returns (T1 General Tax Form) - Notice of Assessment

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Select files to upload

Max. file size: 10.6MB

Upload a photo or scan of your proof of income

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I/ We understand that this application does not constitute an agreement with Whistler Valley Housing Society (WVHS) to provide me/us with accommodation. I/We declare that the information provided is complete and correct to the best of our knowledge and that all and any changes will be reported immediately to WVHS, along with supporting documentation, as required. Pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, I /We give WVHS my/our consent to make any inquiries that are necessary to verify the information given in this application. I/We further authorize any person, Corporation or social agency to release to WVHS any information pertinent to the assessment of my/our application. I/We authorize WVHS to receive and exchange my/our previous landlords, employers, and other information about me/us, to be used in the decision-making process to provide me/us with rental accommodation. WVHS shall retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes or as required or permitted by law. WVHS shall not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected. * This field is required.

I agree, and wish to submit my application

I do not consent, and withdraw my application