Selection Process
- Kekinow Native Housing Society maintains an Applicant Database from which to select tenants when a vacancy occurs. All applicants must update their applications at least once every six months in order to keep their information active. You may obtain an application form by coming to the head office at Unit 11 - 15243 91 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3R 9K2 during operating hours.
- These are the steps in the application process:
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1) Complete Your Application Form
Please be sure to complete ALL sections of the application form. Incomplete application forms may not be activated. -
2) Submit Your Application
By fax, e-mail, mail or personally bring your application to Unit 11 - 15243 91 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3R 9K2 . Fax Number (604) 591 - 5299. -
3) Waitlist Placement
When we receive your completed application form, your name will be placed into the Kekinow Native Housing Society Applicant Database, according to date of application. -
4) Confirmation of Application Submission
Applicants are notified by email provided on the application. *PLEASE NOTE: If an application is rejected applicants are also notified by email. Applicant can call the office at (604) 591 - 5299 to get confirmation of receipt of the Housing application. -
5) Update Your Information
ALL updates must be submitted IN WRITING by fax, email, mail or personally. An APPLICANT UPDATE FORM must be completed once every six months. Applications that have not been updated for more than six months will be deleted from the Applicant Database. You must also update your information immediately if your address or contact information changes, or if there is an increase or decrease in household size, change of family composition, or increase or decrease of household income. -
6) Applicant Selection
When a vacancy occurs, we search the Applicant Database and contact applicants according to the size of the unit they require and the date of their application. -
7) Interview
The Property Manager who is responsible for the building in which the vacancy has occurred will interview all members of the applicant’s household. Interviews are usually conducted at the Kekinow Native Housing Society head office unless the vacant unit is in one of the singles’ or supportive housing buildings. Please direct all phone calls, questions, and updates to your application to our office clerk, either in person or by telephone at (604) 591 - 5299. Our office clerk can also explain our waitlist process, application and update submissions.