Note: Move in is anticipated to start in November, but applicants should note that this is a new build and move-in dates cannot yet be guaranteed.
Apply for Highline Housing
Application Process
The application process for the lottery for Highline at Garibaldi Springs is now closed. We will communicate with all applicants to inform them of the outcome of their application.
Completing your application:
- Housing Applications may be submitted via the form below. Application intake for Highline is between August 6-31. Applications must be received by August 31 at midnight to be included in the lottery. Every applicant will receive a confirmation email indicating receipt of their application.
- If you would like to be considered for both a 2 or 3 bedroom unit, please indicate “either” on your application. For 3 bedroom units, preference will be given to families with 2 or more children.
- Duplicate submissions will be deleted.
- Assistance: If an applicant needs assistance with their application, Housing Squamish staff will be available to assist on a drop-in basis at the following location and times:
- Westwinds Apartments, Meeting Room, 38275 Third Ave, Squamish
- Wednesday, August 14, 2pm – 6pm
- Wednesday August 21, 10am – 2pm
- If you are unable to attend the drop in hours but have questions about Highline or the application process, please contact: highline@housingsquamish.ca
- Westwinds Apartments, Meeting Room, 38275 Third Ave, Squamish
Housing Lottery and Eligibility Verification
- Once the application intake has closed, all applicants who self-identify their eligibility will be entered into a lottery.
- On September 3, Housing Squamish will use randomization software to randomly assign all applicants a number, which will establish a priority order.
- During the first or second week of September, applicants will be informed of their listing number on the prioritized list and the first eight will be asked to complete income, employment and asset verification. Should someone no longer be interested in the home, or not be able to demonstrate their eligibility within 3 business days, Housing Squamish will move to the next family on the list.
Application Review and Housing Offer
- Housing Squamish staff will conduct an in-depth review of the full application and supporting documents; if the applicant is determined to be eligible, a housing offer will be made to the applicant in writing, via email.
- Successful applicants will be offered a showing of the unit. Applicants have 3 business days after the showing to consider the offer before Housing Squamish moves on to the next eligible applicant.
- Tenants will be notified of move-in date a minimum of 30 days prior to occupancy.
Unsuccessful Applications
- All applicants will be notified of the lottery outcome or ineligibility if required.
- If an applicant is unsuccessful, they should ensure they have registered their interest in housing on the Housing Squamish website. Those who have registered interest in housing will be notified of upcoming intakes as future vacancies arise.
Are you Eligible?
All applicants must be employed and working in Squamish
Applicants must:
- Be employed or self-employed and working in the District of Squamish on a continuous basis for a minimum of 20 hours per week on average annually; or
- Operate a business in the District of Squamish for a minimum of 20 hours per week on average annually, where the applicant’s presence at the place of business is necessary for the day-to-day operation of the business.
- If self-employed, applicant’s business must derive more than 75% of its business income from District of Squamish residents or businesses.
Exceptions are made for applicants who are:
- A retiree from work who has ceased active employment who would have met the eligibility criteria for five of the six years prior; or
- Unable to work due to disability and have lived or worked in the District of Squamish previously.
Total (before-tax) household income must be below BC Housing’s threshold for Low to Moderate Income households
For 2024, the maximum allowable (before-tax) household income at move-in is $134,140 annually. This includes income from all household members and all sources of employment or other income (ex. disability assistance). This threshold is set by BC Housing for “Low to Moderate Income” households for two or more bedrooms.
Applicants must not own real estate or assets more than $250,000
Applicants, including spouses and common law partners must not own personally, jointly, or indirectly through business assets any residential real estate.
Neither an applicant nor their spouse nor common law partner may possess over $250,000 in savings or investment assets.
This includes:
- Stocks, bonds, term deposits, mutual funds, or cash,
- Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA),
- Real estate equity, net of debt,
- Business equity in a private incorporated company, including GICs,
cash, stocks, bonds or real estate equity.
This does not include:
- Personal items such as vehicles, jewelry and furniture,
- Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs), Registered
Retirement Saving Plans (RRSPs), Registered Disability Savings
Plans (RDSPs), - Trade or business tools essential to continue currently active
employment, - Assets derived from compensatory packages from government,
- Private registered pension plans.
Exceptions to the above may be made where a household possesses assets but demonstrates significant housing need. Highline housing requirements are defined by the District of Squamish’s Housing Agreement and the Housing Squamish Tenant Selection Policy.
Have Your Supporting Documents Ready
All successful applicants will be required to submit supporting documentation to verify eligibility.
One piece of government-issued personal identification:- Driver’s licence,
- BCID card,
- BC Services Card,
- Passport, or
- Work or Study Permit
Confirmation of income, including most recent tax documentation including but not limited to:
- Income tax returns (T1 General Tax Form)
- Notice of Assessment
- Confirmation of employment, including but not limited to:
- Most recent paystub from a Squamish Business
- Recent dated Letter of Employment from a Squamish Business that includes:
- Average number of hours worked per week, or
- Total number of hours worked year to date and
- Name and contact details for the employee’s supervisor
Confirmation of self-employment, including but not limited to:
- Operating out of a District of Squamish address
- District of Squamish business licence
- Evidence applicant’s business derives more than 75% of its business income from District of Squamish residents or businesses
Rent Rates & Deposits
2 bed + 1 bath = $1,870 per month (4 units available)
3 bed + 1 bath = $2,590 per month (4 units available)
- Families with 2 + children will be prioritized for 3 bedroom units
- A damage deposit of 50% of monthly rent will be required at move-in.
- Each home will have one assigned parking space (at no additional fee).
- Units have individual hydro meters that must be registered and paid for by the tenant.
- No storage lockers or bike lockers are provided on-site. Storage is not allowed at the exterior of the building as per Strata Bylaws.
- Tenant insurance is required. We offer reduced insurance rates through our BCNPHA insurance provider, more information can be found here: https://bcnpha.ca/member-program/tenant-insurance/
Pets:
The Housing Squamish Pet Ownership Rules and Guidelines for Highline is as follows. A tenant may keep one of the following animals as a pet:
- Up to two birds;
- One rabbit;
- Fish (an aquarium size 20 gallons or over must be requested);
- One rodent;
- One ferret;
- One cat, or
- One dog*, except a Vicious or Dangerous Dog (as defined by BC Housing). *Dogs subject to interview with Property Manager.
Pets must be registered with Housing Squamish and include:
- A description sufficient to identify the cat or dog;
- Proof that the cat or dog has been spayed or neutered; and
- A photo of the cat or dog.
A pet deposit of 50% of monthly rent (in addition to the damage deposit) will be required at move-in.