Vital Homes applicant login
If you have reviewed our eligibility requirements for our Vital Homes programs (see our Looking to Rent or Looking to Own pages for more info) and believe you are eligible to join our waitlist(s), you can begin your new online application below! Please note that adult applicants must be entered as Co-Applicants and not additional Household Members during the application set-up.
If you are an existing waitlist applicant and are looking to renew your eligibility, you can click on the appropriate button below as well to begin your renewal!
What Documentation Do I Need?
- Two (2) pieces of ID – One must confirm your legal status in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Passport, Permanent Residency card, Canadian Citizenship card, or Canadian Work Permit*) and at least one other government-issued document with your photo (Driver’s License, ID Card, etc.).
- Your most recent Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency.
- Your other supporting documentation required to be uploaded will depend on what eligibility pathway you are using to join the program or renew your application. Please expand the option(s) below to see what documents you would need to submit.
- For Vital Homes Ownership new applications only, you will also need to upload your mortgage pre-authorization letter. If you are renewing your eligibility you do not need to submit a new pre-authorization letter.
*Accepted for Vital Home Rental applicants only
We strongly encourage new applicants or those renewing their eligibilty for the first time to review the How-To Guide at the link below to better understand the application/renewal process.
Canmore Employment
You will need to upload:
- Your three (3) most recent payslips to demonstrate your average working hours per week for a Town of Canmore licensed business, OR
- If you have started a new job, your signed Job Offer or Contract can be uploaded if three payslips are not available, OR
- If you are on medical leave, paternity, etc. please submit your Record of Employment (ROE) form that would have been provided to you by your employer.
For Vital Homes Ownership applicants only, you will also need to submit an Employment Letter verifying your current employment.
Canmore Employment and Residency
All applicants must submit proof of their current residence in Canmore.
For part-time employees:
- Your three (3) most recent payslips to demonstrate your average working hours per week, OR
- If you have started a new job, your signed Job Offer or Contract can be uploaded if three payslips are not available, OR
- If you are on medical leave, paternity, etc. please submit your Record of Employment (ROE) form that would have been provided to you by your employer.
For the self-employed:
- A copy of your valid Town of Canmore business license
- Proof of business ownership
- Statement of Hours ( a brief letter outlining the hours per week spent on the business and breakdown of duties).
For retirees:
- A copy of your most recent annual retirement statements (OAS, CPP, etc.), OR
- Records of employment showing 3 (Rental) or 5 (Own) years of prior work for a Town of Canmore licensed business, AND
- Proof of 60 months residency over the past 10 years in Canmore.
Canmore Long-Term Residency
You will need:
- Documentation demonstrating your current residency in Canmore
- Documentation demonstrating living in Canmore at least 60 months over the past 10 years.
This is typically done in the form of leases or property tax assessments, however other information may be considered. Contact CCH to discuss options.
For Vital Homes Rental applicants only, you will also need:
- Your three (3) most recent payslips to demonstrate your average working hours per week for a Bow Valley licensed business. If you have started a new job, your signed Job Offer or Contract can be uploaded if three payslips are not available. If you are on medical leave, paternity, etc. please submit your Record of Employment (ROE) form that would have been provided to you by your employmer.
If you have any questions or concerns while you are working to complete a new application or renewal form, please don’t hesitate to contact us at programs@canmorehousing.ca so that we can assist!
CCH also has a computer and scanning device available at our office for your use, and we are more than happy to assist you in either setting up or renewing your existing application here. Please contact programs@canmorehousing.ca to make an appointment.
Waitlist Ordering and Wait Times
Both of our Vital Homes Programs’ wait lists are organized on the basis of order in which people were approved to join our waitlists (chronological order). We do not use any other method of weighting / scoring our applications in terms of waitlist order. The wait times for a unit of any size for our Vital Homes Rental Program is approximately a minimum of 2 years from application approval date, and while our Vital Homes Ownership program wait times fluctuate due to several factors, CCH adminstration would estimate a similar minimum wait time of 2 years for new applicants.
Additional Resources
Boardwalk Property Management-The Peaks Canmore
Canada Guaranty: First-Time Home Buyer’s Workbook
Genworth Financial Canada: Homeownership Sites
CMHC: Homebuying Step by Step
Real Estate Council of Alberta: Consumer Information
Service Alberta: Buying and Owning a Condominium
CMHC: Condominium Buyer’s Guide
CRA: The Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP)
CMHC: Mortgage Affordability Calculator
CMHC: Home Purchase Cost Estimate
Town of Canmore
Genworth Financial Canada
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Biosphere Institute: Information on recycling, water, and energy in Canmore
Canada Guaranty
Financial and Legal Resources