Tsawout First Nation

Improve the comfort and efficiency of your home, free of charge. In partnership with BC Hydro Power Smart and FortisBC, the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) provides qualified lower-income BC Hydro and FortisBC residential account holders with free:

• Personalized home energy evaluation.
• Installation of energy saving products by a qualified contractor.
• Personalized energy efficiency advice to help you create a more comfortable home for your family. 

Renewal of Tenancy Agreements

 This is a reminder to Tsawout Housing clients that it's time for the annual renewal of Tenancy agreements. Please bring in verification of income (2 consecutive pay stubs, Social Assistance pay stubs, T4's from taxes and a letter signed and dated by your employer). By doing so, rent will be established at 25% of your household income.

It is time to renew your annual Tenancy Agreement! Please bring in proof of income to the Housing office by the end of March. Proof of income includes:

• A signed & dated letter from your Employer
• 2 consecutive pay stubs
• T4’s for filing your taxes
• Social Assistance cheque stub

It is very important that you get this done so your rent can then be established at 25% of your income. If you do not bring in an Income Verification your rent will be set at the Lower End of Market (LEM). This amount is set by CMHC who provides funding for our houses. It is based on the lowest amount of what is charged in the regular housing market for houses of a similar size. LEM is usually higher than 25% of your income and you will owe that amount per month if arrears accumulate.

We would like to announce that the Housing Department will be moving into our new office, located at the old band office, top floor - 7725 Tetayut Road. The access is at the back of the building; please call to make an appointment, etc. (We will not have a front door/reception area, so we would like people to call ahead before stopping by.)

We are moving our furniture this Friday Feb 17/12, so available at new location starting Monday Feb 20/12, please call us at our new office number 250-544-0962, same fax 250-652-9114/emails