Housing Programs

Housing Outreach Program

The Housing Outreach Program (HOP) is focused on helping women, men and families find safe and affordable housing.

The Housing Outreach Program:

Helps clients in their search for safe and affordable housing;
Assists clients with filling out rental applications;
Provides support in filling out income applications (Income Assistance, Old Age Security, and Canadian Pension Plan);
Informs clients about their rights and responsibilities as tenants; and,
Provides referrals to appropriate community agencies (counselling, etc.).

HOP can provide subsidies based on need for the purpose of:

Buying food;
Identification needs; and,
Partial rent payments for people living in rooming homes (renting a room, room and board).

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
To book an appointment with the HOP worker
Phone: 250 627-8959 Ext. 24
Text: 250 600-0793
E-mail: [email protected]

Please note: People living in subsidized housing (BC Housing and M’akola Housing) or receiving other forms of provincial rental assistance (Rental Assistance Program and SAFER) are not eligible for RARP/HOP subsidies.

Renters at Risk Program
(formerly the Homeless Prevention Program)

The Renters at Risk Program (RARP) is focused on preventing homelessness by helping women, men and families in private market rentals remain housed.
Services include disbursing rental subsidies, advocating on behalf of clients and providing referrals to other services.

RARP can provide subsidies based on need for the purpose of:

Paying a portion of rent
Damage deposits
Partial hydro/gas payments if a disconnection notice has been issued

To qualify, household income must be below limits set by BC Housing. Individuals must provide proof of income (bank statements) and other documents to confirm eligibility.
RARP subsidies cannot be used for any costs unrelated to housing (food, clothing, telephone bill, etc.). All Cheques are made out to landlords or agencies receiving payment.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
To book an appointment with the RARP worker,
Phone: 250 627-8959, ext. 23
Text: 250 600-0668
E-mail: [email protected]

Please note: People living in subsidized housing (BC Housing and M’akola Housing) or receiving other forms of provincial rental assistance (Rental Assistance Program and SAFER) are not eligible for RARP/HOP subsidies.

Eagles Landing Apartments

Two 2 bedroom and 6 studio apartments available for at-risk women and their children.

Phone: 250 627-8959, ext. 24
Text: 250 600-0793
E-mail: [email protected]

Please download the Eagles Landing Apartments application form below. Application instructions are found on the form.