Sustainable Tenancies

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 EVALUATION RESOURCE.

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.
• On site shared coin laundry

Silver Birch Court Suites

One Bedroom

• 678 sq. ft.
• $976 per month
• Income Threshold $51,500

Partially Barrier-Free One Bedroom

• 828 sq. ft.
• $976 per month
• Income Threshold $51,500
• Designed for persons with accessibility requirements

Two Bedroom

• 839 sq. ft.
• $1,162 per month
• Income Threshold $63,500

Three Bedroom

• 1054 sq. ft.
• $1,226 per month
• Income Threshold $72,000

Security deposit is equal to one month's rent

Pet Policy

Pets will only be permitted with express permission from management.

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 if applicable, be licensed with the city/county.  

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

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

• If you have a service dog, you are required to submit a Service Dog Identification Card issued by the Government of Alberta (or other Canadian provinces).
• Further details about the qualifications for obtaining this identification card can be found in our pet application under resources and downloads in the eligibility & application section or
• At https://www.alberta.ca/service-dog-identification-card

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.