Online Membership Application Form

Purpose of this Form

information from applicants seeking membership in the Sawmill Housing Co-operative (the Co-op) in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The Co-op uses this information to determine your eligibility for housing and the type of accommodation that will best suit your needs. The information collected will only be used in accordance with PIPA.*

Purpose of this Form *

I have read and understand the above

Review of Information and Record Keeping

The information collected in this form will be reviewed by the Co-op’s designated agent(s) for the purpose of verifying your eligibility for housing. We will employ all reasonable safeguards to ensure your information is kept confidential. Records of unsuccessful applications will be kept for one (1) year to provide you with an opportunity to access these records, after which all records (electronic or paper copies) will be destroyed.*

Review of Information and Record Keeping *

I have read and understand the above

Share Purchase

Members are required to purchase a membership share in the Co-op.*

Share Purchase *

I have read and understand the above

Pet Policy

Members are allowed up to a total of two cats or two dogs, or one dog and one cat. Other permissions and restrictions apply as per the Pet Policy.*

Pet Policy *

I have read and understand the above

Smoke-free Housing

The Co-op is a smoke-free housing co-op. It is a material term of the occupancy agreement that smoking is prohibited everywhere on co-op property and in proximity to it, including but not limited to all homes, common areas, hallways, balconies, and patios. This applies to members and guests. “Smoking” includes vaping and the inhaling, exhaling, burning or ordinary use of any tobacco or other product whose use generates smoke.*

Smoke-free Housing *

I have read and understand the above

Important Information

The Co-op will not process incomplete applications. Applicants who fail to provide the required information or who provide false or misleading information are ineligible for membership. Applicants must submit completed applications online, or in person with our Sawmill Coop management team.*

Important Information *

I have read and understand the above

You will need to:
- Complete all sections of the application
- Be prepared to show government issued ID for all household members 18 and over, indicating Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, landed immigrant status or refugee status.

Please submit required additional supporting documentation electronically with the application:

Required additional supporting documentation electronically with the application *

Income source(s)/pay stubs for the last three consecutive pay periods or a letter from employer
Employment letter or permission to contact employer for income details
Three (3) recent bank statement indicating regular income deposits, with all expenses blacked out

Note: Additional documentation may be requested for the purpose of income verification, including consent for a credit check

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Last Name *

Qualifications

Qualifications

Select this box if any of the following apply to you:

Gross monthly household income of the applicant(s) does not exceed the maximum income for eligibility to occupy applicable unit type
Household size corresponds with the number of bedrooms within the home
Monthly housing charges do no exceed 30% of gross income
Applicants pass credit and reference checks
Preference to those who live or work in Vancouver
Proof of citizenship or residency status in Canada and available on request
Attending an orientation session is required
BC Housing Registry Reference Number (ONLY If applicable)

Applicant (please be prepared to show your photo ID)

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Preferred Pronoun (optional) - Applicant

Home Phone - Applicant

Work Phone - Applicant

Work Phone Ext. - Applicant

First Name - Applicant

Last Name - Applicant

Primary Email - Applicant

Date of Birth - Applicant

Home Address - Applicant

Mailing Address (if different from above) - Applicant

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Annual Income (before tax/gross income) - Applicant

BC Housing Registry Reference Number (ONLY If applicable) - Applicant

I consent to the use of this email address by the Co-op for the delivery of correspondence and legal notices*

I consent to the use of this email address by the Co-op for the delivery of correspondence and legal notices *

Yes

Co-applicant (please be prepared to show your photo ID)

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Preferred Pronoun (optional) - Co-applicant

Home Phone - Co-applicant

Work Phone - Co-applicant

Work Phone Ext. - Co-applicant

First Name - Co-applicant

Last Name - Co-applicant

Primary Email - Co-applicant

Date of Birth - Co-applicant

Home Address - Co-applicant

Mailing Address (if different from above) - Co-applicant

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Annual Income (before tax/gross income) - Co-applicant

BC Housing Registry Reference Number (ONLY If applicable) - Co-applicant

Other members of your household

Other members 1

First Name - Other members 1

Last Name - Other members 1

Relations to Applicant - Other members 1

Date of Birth - Other members 1

Other members 2

First Name - Other members 2

Last Name - Other members 2

Relations to Applicant - Other members 2

Date of Birth - Other members 2

Other members 3

First Name - Other members 3

Last Name - Other members 3

Relations to Applicant - Other members 3

Date of Birth - Other members 3

Other members 4

First Name - Other members 4

Last Name - Other members 4

Relations to Applicant - Other members 4

Date of Birth - Other members 4

Workplace Location

Do any members of your household currently work in Vancouver?*

Do any members of your household currently work in Vancouver?

Yes
No

Residence History
Please list your last three addresses and contact for landlord or Co-op reference checks. Additional spaces are provided if the co-applicant lives at a separate location.

Residence History 1

Address - Landlord 1

Name of Landlord or Co-op - Landlord 1

From Date - Landlord 1

Landlord Contact Info - Landlord 1

To Date - Landlord 1

Residence History 2

Address - Landlord 2

Name of Landlord or Co-op - Landlord 2

From Date - Landlord 2

Landlord Contact Info - Landlord 2

To Date - Landlord 2

Residence History 3

Address - Landlord 3

Name of Landlord or Co-op - Landlord 3

From Date - Landlord 3

Landlord Contact Info - Landlord 3

To Date - Landlord 3

Residence History 4

Address - Landlord 4

Name of Landlord or Co-op - Landlord 4

From Date - Landlord 4

Landlord Contact Info - Landlord 4

To Date - Landlord 4

Residence History 5

Address - Landlord 5

Name of Landlord or Co-op - Landlord 5

From Date - Landlord 5

Landlord Contact Info - Landlord 5

To Date - Landlord 5

Residence History 6

Address - Landlord 6

Name of Landlord or Co-op - Landlord 6

From Date - Landlord 6

Landlord Contact Info - Landlord 6

To Date - Landlord 6

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Do you currently own real estate? *

Yes
No

If yes, is this your primary home? *

Yes
No

Pets

A maximum of two (2) pets (dogs or cats) are permitted in each unit. How many dogs or cats are in your household? *

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1
2

What kind of pet(s) do you have?

Accessibility

Do you or other members of your household require assistance in the case of a fire? *

Yes
No

Interest in Co-operative Living

Have you or any co-applicants previously lived in a housing co-operative? *

Yes
No

Please describe why you are interested in living in a housing co-operative and how you foresee interacting with the co-operative community and your neighbours: *

Signatures of Applicants

We understand that only members of Sawmill Housing Co-operative may live in the Co-op and we apply for membership, as set out below. *

I have read and and understand the above

We understand that if the Co-op accepts us for membership and offers us a home, we must provide the full amount of Share Purchase Price for the size of unit requested, as noted under the Share Purchase (page 1), when requested by the Co-op and the Share Purchase Price provided will be used to buy the required membership shares. *

I have read and and understand the above

Should we decide not to take possession of the unit assigned and offered by the Co-op, we understand and agree that half of the assessed housing charge shall be surrendered from the Share Purchase Price and payable to the Co-op at the Co-op’s sole discretion to recoup costs paid to complete the membership. We agree that this damage is a true expression of the costs incurred by the Co-op and not a penalty. *

I have read and and understand the above

If offered membership, we agree to be bound by and to comply with the Rules, Occupancy Agreement and Policies of the Co-op in force and as amended from time to time. *

I have read and and understand the above

We understand and agree that our monthly housing charge is determined at the time of membership approval. Should our financial position change after membership is accepted, the Co-op is not obligated to reduce our monthly housing charge. *

I have read and and understand the above

Declaration: We declare that all of the information in this application is correct. We give the Co-op permission to verify any or all of this information, and to do a landlord reference check. We understand that acceptance of membership depends on the Co-op verifying that my household income meets the terms of the lease in force between the Co-op and Community Land Trust. *

I have read and and understand the above

Please be prepared to show government-issued identification for all signatories, indicating Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, landed immigrant status or refugee status.

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How to Apply

Online Membership Application Form

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