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Silver Birch Court

920 Bison Way

Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2C4

P (780) 400-3600

F (780) 467-7018

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Eligibility & Application

Silver Birch Court, located on the Silver Birch site in north-central Sherwood Park, is Heartland’s first complex for dedicated near-market, all ages housing. Designed to meet the needs of lower-income families and persons with accessibility requirements, this building contains both multi-bedroom and partially barrier-free units and features its own playground and bicycle storage.

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Silver Birch Court Amenities

  • The building is four stories tall and contains one elevator.
  • The partially barrier-free one bedroom apartments are accessible and include a step-in shower.
    • All other units include a tub with a shower.
  • The kitchen contains a fridge and stove.
  • Each unit comes with drapes and sun shades. The elevator is oversized to facilitate movement of furniture.
  • Each suite contains sprinkler systems and smoke and fire alarms.
  • Heat and hot water are included in the rent.

Silver Birch Court Suites

One Bedroom

  • 678 sq. ft.
  • $948 per month
  • Income Threshold $44,000.00

Partially Barrier-Free One Bedroom

  • 828 sq. ft.
  • $948 per month
  • Income Threshold $44,000.00
  • Designed for persons with accessibility requirements

Two Bedroom

  • 839 sq. ft.
  • $1,128 per month
  • Income Threshold $54,000.00

Three Bedroom

  • 1054 sq. ft.
  • $1,190 per month
  • Income Threshold $67,000.00

Security deposit is equal to one month's rent

 

Did you know that rent that is more than 30% of income is considered unaffordable? Heartland Housing Foundation encourages all applicants to consider their risks related to unaffordability. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR SUSTAINABLE TENANCY EVALUTION RESOURCE.

Pet Policy

Pets will only be permitted with express permission from management.

Licensed service dogs are exempt from the requirements of this policy.

Pet Policy Overview:

  • One pet or cage/aquarium per household.  
  • A monthly fee of $25.00 will apply.  
  • Pets applicable under this policy include: 
    • 1 small dog (less than 16 kg., up to 40 cm at shoulder), or
    • 1 cat, or
    • up to 2 aquarium dwelling animals. Limited to fish, salamanders, newts, turtles, toads, and lizards. No snakes or arachnids.  
    • or up to 2 caged rodents, lizards, newts, or small birds (no macaws or parrots)  
    • No pets which require live food.

If you are applying to house a dog or a cat, they must be up to date on vaccinations, be spayed or neutered, and licensed with the city/county.  

  • Documentation of up-to-date vaccination status, spay/neuter, and valid license will be required for approval. 

Renters Insurance

Heartland Housing Foundation requires all renters to have personal property coverage and general liability insurance with a coverage amount of at least $1 million. 

For more information on renters' insurance, review our Renters Insurance Resource by clicking here.