LOOKING TO rent
High cost of living continues to be a challenge for many residents of Canmore. This represents a significant social challenge for the community. The primary purpose of the Vital Homes Rent Program is to provide affordable housing to Moderate Income Canmore workers who are unable to afford to rent suitable housing on the open market. If you are interested in renting a home below market rates through the Vital Homes Rent Program, follow these steps to apply rent your home in Canmore.
1. Complete the application form and gather your documents.
Every adult who will be living in the home must be eligible for the Vital Homes Rental program and be listed on the online application form. The eligibility criteria and supporting documentation required to apply are specified in each section of the application.
2. Gather your supporting documentation and complete your online application form (beginning June 2025).
The eligibility criteria and supporting documentation required to apply are specified in each section of the application . If your circumstances are unusual, or if you are unsure about a section of the form, please contact our office and we will be pleased to assist you. We recommend that you contact us with any questions in advance of submitting your application, so if additional documentation is required or you are unclear on your eligibilty pathway, you have time to obtain clarification to completing your online application form. CCH will also have a computer available at our office should you require any assistance in completing the online application form and/or you require assistance with preparing electronic versions of supporting documentation.
4. CCH will contact you for signing of your Statutory Declaration.
Once CCH has verified your information provided as part of your online application form, you will be contacted to make arrangements to sign your Statutory Declaration form, which is a requirement for our joining our Vital Homes waitlist. This will only take 10-15 minutes depending on questions you may have!
5. Get on the waitlist!
CCH reviews all completed applications and aims to verify the information within 7-10 business days pending availability of supplied references. CCH will contact you to let you know if you have met the eligibility criteria and have been confirmed for your suitability to rent. If so, CCH will provide you with an approval letter and place you on the applicable Vital Homes Rent Waitlist(s). PEKA, the authorized leasing agent, will contact you when a unit becomes available.
Eligibility
To qualify and rent a Vital Homes unit with CCH, your household must meet specific Eligibility Criteria. Please review the criteria below to determine if you/your household are eligible to apply.
1. All adults residing in the household, except those over the age of 18 who CCH deems a dependent, must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a valid Canadian work permit.
2. One of the following three employment/residency categories must apply to all adult circumstances.
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A. Canmore Employment:
i. An Applicant who currently works in Canmore a minimum average of 20 hours per week with a licenced Canmore business; OR
ii. An Applicant who is self-employed with a Canmore business licence performing services for the business in Canmore no less than 20 hours per week; OR
iii. As a spouse, not working or not working a minimum average of 20 hours per week in Canmore, who is a homemaker caring for dependents or who works in the Bow Valley a minimum average of no less than 20 hours per week
This category also includes those on maternity leave or sick/disability leave from an eligible employer, or those having accepted a bonafide job offer.
B. Canmore Employment or Residency History: An applicant who is retired or in receipt of a disability benefit (ie AISH) and can demonstrate that;
i. They have three (3) cumulative years of employment history in Canmore working a minimum average of no less than 20 hours per week; for retirees, this is calculated in the five (5) years prior to retirement; OR
ii. At least five (5) years Canmore residency within the 10-year period prior to applying
This category also includes the spouse or caregiver of the qualifying applicant.
C. Canmore Long-term Resident:
i. An Applicant (singular) who currently resides in Canmore and for whom Canmore was their primary residence for a minimum of five (5) years within the 10-year period prior to applying and is employed in the Bow Valley for no less than twenty (20) hours per week;
ii. A spouse who is a homemaker caring for dependents.
3. Your gross household income must be less than shown in the chart below in the previous tax year as reported on Line 15000 of your CRA Tax Notice of Assessment.
| Unit Size | Income Limit |
| Studio* | $84,641 |
| 1 Bedroom | $107,725 |
| 2 Bedroom | $130,809 |
| 3 Bedroom | $153,892 |
*Note: Studio units are located only at The Hector.
3. Your must not own any residential real estate, in Canada or in the world, at the time of application.
If you meet all of the criteria above, then you likely qualify to rent a Vital Homes property, pending confirmation of your eligibility, availability of homes and, your suitability as a tenant. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at 403-609-9983.