APPLICANTS
Because of the many different societies M’akola has, the application process depends on what housing you are applying for.
In general, the eligibility is as follows:
- Those of Aboriginal ancestry(MLHS includes Non-Aboriginal People)
- Families with children(except Jesken Aerie & Tonto-Rosette)
- Must present obvious need; financial or living in unacceptable conditions
- Must have lived in BC for a minimum of six months
Applying for (Quick Links):
• M’AKOLA HOUSING SOCIETY(MHS) & M’AKOLA BCH HOUSING SOCIETY(BCH)
• M’AKOLA BCH HOUSING SOCIETY: TONTO-ROSETTE
• M’AKOLA LEASEHOLD HOUSING SOCIETY(MLHS)
• M’AKOLA ILBC HOUSING SOCIETY(JESKEN AERIE)
• MI’S KOW A AO DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
• RURAL NATIVE HOUSING
M’AKOLA HOUSING SOCIETY & M’AKOLA BCH HOUSING SOCIETY
(except Tonto Rosette) for the following areas/complexes:
Victoria
INCLUDES one Victoria MLHS housing unit at 3360 Quadra St.(applies to Aboriginal & Non-Aboriginal families)
Duncan
INCLUDES one Duncan BCH housing unit at 268 White Road
Nanaimo
INCLUDES one Nanaimo BCH housing unit at 298 Howard
Port Alberni
INCLUDES five Port Alberni units at 2418 – 2878 4th Avenue | 4502 – 4536 Dogwood Road | 4160 – 4190 8th Avenue | 5120 – 5174 Gertrude Avenue | 4155 8th Avenue |
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How to apply for the above complexes:
» Contact your local M’akola office ,or
» Download application form and bring to your local office.
Once application form is complete and processed, income will be verified and references will be checked. You will then be put on the waitlist and contacted when a unit becomes available.
How to Keep your Application Current
All applicants are responsible for providing updated information, for example: new phone/message number, address, income changes, etc. in order to keep their file active. When an applicant is being considered for an available unit, our office will contact the applicant. When attempts to contact an applicant are unsuccessful, the applicant’s file will be considered inactive and the applicant will be removed from the waitlist. Therefore it is important to phone or write to inform M’akola immediately of any change in information given on your application. Applicants must have contact with the office at least once a year for their application to remain current and active.
M’AKOLA BCH HOUSING SOCIETY: TONTO-ROSETTE
How to apply:
» Download application form, fill out and bring to M’akola Housing Victoria: Main Office
You will be contacted when a unit becomes available.
M’AKOLA LEASEHOLD HOUSING SOCIETY
(except 3360 Quadra St. Victoria, BC)
Aboriginal & Non-Aboriginal families may apply for these units:
Courtenay
2060 Laketrail Road
Campbell River
308 Robron Road | 391 Westgate Road | 530 Rockland Road | 1808 South Island Hwy
How to apply for the above complexes:
» For housing in Courtenay, contact Courtenay M’akola office
» For housing in Campbell River, contact Campbell River M’akola office
Once application form is complete and processed, you will then be put on the waitlist and contacted when a unit becomes available.
M’AKOLA ILBC HOUSING SOCIETY(JESKEN AERIE)
How to apply:
Contact VIHA General Inquiries # 250-388-2273 or Toll Free # 1-888-533-2273.
Please do not contact Jesken Aerie directly.
MI’S KOW A AO DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
How to apply:
» There is no application process. Units will be advertised as they come available.
RURAL NATIVE HOUSING
How to apply:
» Call Regional Property Managers:
North Island – Pam Black 250-923-4145
Mid Island – Yvonne Haggard 250-756-4217
South Island - Jennifer Bilsbarrow 250-384-1423
Contact your local M’akola office ,or
Download application form and drop-off, mail, fax or email to your local office. |
