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How is rent calculated?
For families and seniors in Social Housing Program monthly rent is calculated based on 30% of gross monthly income. For those receiving Social Assistance the rent is determined by the type of assistance you are receiving.
For seniors in the Senior Housing Program rent is calculated based on a 1 bedroom suite at $795 or $940 for a 2 bedroom suite.
Who pays the utilities?
Families must pay all their own utilities (gas, power and water).
Seniors must pay for power only – dependent on the building, either a flat fee or if available connect power in your own name.
Utilities must be remain connected in order to reside in our units. If any utility service is disconnected, you will be required to vacate the property.
TV, internet, telephone and the like are the responsibility of the tenant and are not considered required utilities.
How do I get approved for housing?
Submit a completed and signed Application, Utility Consent Form along with all the required financial documentation listed in the Application Information Sheet to our office.
Our office will then review your application to determine if you qualify to be considered for housing and submit it to our Board of Directors for approval.
Once approved your name will be added to our approved applicant list and will be attached with a score based on the information you provide to us. When the next unit becomes available, we will assign it to the applicant with the highest point score (highest need) on our list at that time.
Can I have a satellite, trampoline, swimming pool, fire pit, air conditioner, wall cabinet or ceiling fan?
Schedule B of your lease will state “The Tenant shall not install, permit, nor allow anyone to install any placard, notice, plate or sign for advertising purposes, special light fixtures, ventilating fans, air conditioning units, fire pits, trampolines, swimming pools, sheds, temporary garages, large appliances, satellite dishes, or any mechanical equipment in or upon the unit without the written permission of the Housing Authority.”
Please call the office at 306-862-5003 to discuss.
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Can I have a pet?
Nipawin Housing Authority has a strict No Pet policy.
How do I pay rent?
Rent is due, in full, on or before the first business day of each and every month. Rent can be paid in the office via debit/interact, cheque, money order, cash (exact) or you can arrange for pre-authorized payments directly from your bank account. Credit Cards are not accepted for payment.
Repeated late rent payments may result in a notice of eviction. If rent is not paid in full by the 15th of the month you will be required to vacate the property on the 16th of that same month.
How do I maintain my furnace and hot water heater?
If you have a furnace and hot water heater in your unit, it will be serviced at least once a year so that they operate safely and efficiently. It is your responsibility to change the furnace filter as required (the size of the filter is marked on the furnace for your convenience). Should your furnace or hot water heater stop working contact us at 306-862-5003, if it is an afterhours emergency press “0” and you will be connected with our on call Maintenance technician.
How do I get something in my unit fixed or report damage?
As our tenant you have the responsibility to take care of the unit entrusted to you. Please report any damage or anything that that is not working properly to our office at 306-862-5003. If it is an afterhours maintenance emergency press “0” and you will be connected with our on call Maintenance technician.
What if there is a disturbance and I don’t feel safe?
If it is an emergency call 9-1-1 (fire, injury, imminent danger).
You can call the RCMP at 306-862-6270 to report non-emergency situations.
Follow up the next business day and report the incident to Nipawin Housing at 306-862-5003.