Rental Supplement Program

Eligibility Criteria

• At least one of the applicants must be a citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta in good standing.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Annual household family maximum gross income must not exceed Alberta Government current Income Thresholds.
• Must be the applicant’s primary residence.
• Must not own any other home.
• All approved applications must renew their application annually if funding is still required.
• Cannot be accessing other subsidized housing.
• Must not be renting from immediate family (parents or siblings).

Required Documents to Apply

• Completed and signed application.
• Two pieces of photo ID
  • Métis Nation of Alberta citizenship card for applicants.
  • Driver’s license, passport, or any other government-issued ID card.
• Copy of current rental agreement (lease).
• Notice of Assessment from the CRA for the previous year for all household residents over 18.
• Latest pay stubs for all that are working in the household.

Financial Assistance Available

• MCHC will pay the difference between the landlord’s required rent and the applicant’s portion (25% of the applicant’s total household income).
• The rent supplement will be paid directly to the landlord by MCHC on a monthly basis.
• The maximum amount of rental supplement per year, per approved application, is $5,400.00 (not including security deposit). All approved applications will be reviewed after one year.
• MCHC will pay the applicant’s security deposit to a maximum of $850.00 per application.
• Applicants can access the rent supplement program for a maximum of 24 months.

Funding Flow

• MCHC will pay the security deposit direct to the landlord.
• MCHC will pay the monthly rent supplement direct to the landlord.

Approved Applicants

• The applicant will sign a funding agreement with MCHC.
• Applicants must submit updated household and income information at one year for the rent supplement to continue.
• No other person than those listed on the original application shall reside in the rental property, as this will nullify the agreement.

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 Rental Supplement Program Application Form