Seniors Affordable Apartments Eligibility & Application

Eligibility

To be eligible for apartment living you must fit the following criteria:

  • 65 years of age or older. 
  • A Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant.
  • Have a Core Housing Need defined as:
    • An applicant is unable to acquire or maintain adequate or suitable accommodation without paying more than 30% of their total annual income for accommodation, AND the applicant has a total annual income below the Income Threshold established for Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan of less than $46,500.00 per year for a single bedroom unit and couples for a two bedroom apartment less than $58,000.00 per year.
  • Functionally independent with assistance of community based services.
    • Functional independence is defined as physically, mentally and emotionally able to look after their own personal needs and be able to interact socially with other residents and includes:
      • Managing personal medications
      • Maintaining appropriate personal hygiene
      • Maintaining an appropriate diet
      • Ability to maintain their suite in a safe, clean and tidy condition
      • Ability to live amicably with fellow residents
      • Willingness to follow tenancy agreement and guidelines
  • Under Age Applicants - Special Circumstances
    • If a situation arises where a vacant unit exists, and there are no interested eligible, applicants 65 and over, to fill the vacancy, the Foundation may lower the age eligibility.
    • All other eligibility criteria remain in effect.
  • No pets are allowed unless approved by Management
  • Scooters and Electric Wheel Chairs are allowed upon approval by Management
  • All Apartment Facilities are smoke free for new occupants after February 1, 2007
  • Any applicants currently listed on the Government of Alberta’s high-risk offender list will be ineligible for housing at any HHF facility.

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Apply for Housing

To apply for housing, enter our online application portal by clicking the link below. 

APPLY FOR HOUSING

If you are unable to use the online application portal, you can download application materials from our "Resources & Downloads" section below. 

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Resources & Downloads (click to view)

To apply for apartment living please complete the following Application for Accommodation:

Application for Accommodation (click to download)

Application Steps

  1. Fill out the application form.
  2. Please include a copy of your most recent income tax notice of assessment along with your application.
  3. Your completed application package can be mailed to us.

    Our mailing addresses are:

    For Apple Blossom Manor and Lakeside Legion Manor: 
    1040 Iris Evans Way, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2X5
         Fax: (587) 456-0565

    For Fort Lions Haven, Dr. TWE Henry House and Homestead Place:
    9422 94 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0T7
         Fax: (780) 998-0352

If you require additional information not provided in the Application package please do not hesitate to contact us.