Once you’ve submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation copy for your records. When we have a vacancy, we will contact suitable applicants to schedule an interview with the membership committee. At this time, we are conducting interviews via zoom.

We recognize how frustrating this can be! We temporarily close to applications because we are overwhelmed with applicants for a particular unit size. We will reopen as soon as we’re able, so please check back.

Only if your family size is suitable for that unit, though we recognize that families come in a multitude of configurations and with varying needs. If you think your family requires that unit size feel free to apply and explain your reasoning on the application, but please keep in mind how many families are in dire need of secure housing. We will never consider someone who wants a home office over someone who needs that bedroom for a child or family member. If we do not think your reason is valid, we will send you an email to let you know we’ve removed you from that waitlist.

Unfortunately, it’s hard to say. We often go many months without a vacancy, but rest assured that we will contact you to schedule an interview when we do.

Approximately every six months we will send you an email asking you to fill out a short questionnaire. Filling this out ensures that you will remain on the waitlist for another six months, and also gives you the opportunity to update us on any changes to your circumstances. There is no need to contact us to check on your application status. Rest assured, if you received a confirmation copy, we received your application. You will hear from us when an appropriate-size unit becomes vacant.

We have a limited number of subsidies available, though it depends on how many members are currently on the subsidy list. Please let us know on the application form if you believe you will need a subsidy.

Yes, we do. On the application form, we ask if you require a wheelchair accessible unit. When one of our wheelchair accessible units becomes vacant, we will contact you for an interview.

Well, darn. We know how disappointing that can be! We will keep you on the waitlist. The next time we have a vacancy, we will contact you for another interview.

Yes, but only if you’re offered membership. At that time, we will ask you to fill out a permission form so we can run a credit-check.

Absolutely! If we offer you membership we will schedule a time for you to see the unit. To avoid disturbing current occupants, we only show the unit to the person/family we are offering it to.

To provide equitable housing for all, we sometimes need to do an internal transfer. For example, if a couple with one child originally moved into a two-bedroom unit, but over the years they had two more children, they could apply to transfer into a larger unit when one becomes available. On the other hand, when family size decreases (for example the children have grown up and moved out, and now there’s only 1-2 adults living in a 3 or 4 bedroom unit), we will ask them to transfer to a smaller unit when one becomes available.

Yes. Our share purchase is $5000. This is a one-time payment, and it will be returned to you upon move-out (minus any outstanding debts for non-payment of monthly dues or excessive damage done to the unit).

No. Members are responsible for their own heat (electric), light, telephone, internet, and cable. All members are also required to obtain personal insurance for belongings and third party liability.

Every unit has a laundry hook-up, so members can install their own washer and dryer in their unit. There is also coin laundry available in the main building, for those who prefer.

No one. It’s chaos. Ok, in all seriousness, all members are responsible for their unit, for following the co-op rules, and for being respectful to their neighbours and the co-op property. The Board of Directors, elected each year, has the legal power and obligation to carry out the business of the co-op. If something breaks inside your unit, inform the maintenance committee so the co-op can have it repaired. If you have questions about co-op rules and regulations or general questions about how things work, you can ask our property manager, or reach out to the membership committee, or reach out to someone on the board. If something is bothering you or you’ve got a great idea for the co-op, reach out to the board. (Yes, you will be provided with all necessary contact information).

Yes. We ask that all members volunteer to the best of their abilities.

We have a playground on-site, along with many green spaces. There are also several playgrounds within easy walking distance east of the co-op along the river.

Absolutely!

Each unit has a one-car carport. There are additional guest parking spots throughout the co-op, but we ask members not to park more than one vehicle in these spaces. There is also street parking available outside the co-op. There is no parking allowed on the co-op roadways as they are fire lanes and need to be kept clear.