Housing
Siksika Housing is a dedicated team to help build, maintain, and administer housing on the Nation. Our team consists of office, construction, maintenance, and tenant relations officers who are here to support you with your housing needs.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES WE OFFER
Housing Inspections
Home inspections may be requested by email at johnwh@siksikanation.com. We will discuss with you the situation and determine if a home inspection is warranted.
Before the inspection, we required that the following checklist is followed:
- Attic hatch is clear
- Electrical panel is accessible, free, and clear
- Items beneath sinks are removed
- All non-essential electronics are unplugged
- All floor coverings removed
- All windows are accessible
- Belongings moved away from walls
- Materials free and clear around foundation
- Animals in cages or contained.
Housing Application
Housing applications may be submitted by email or mail to Siksika Housing. Email completed applications to housing@siksikanation.com
Download Housing Application Form:
Housing Transfer
You may transfer a home by sending us a completed application and supporting documentation.
We require the following:
- Completed application form (download here)
- Letter from leaseholder requesting the transfer
- Email completed applications to housing@siksikanation.com
- A tenant relations officer will contact you once the information is received and verify the documents.
RAMP Application
Requests for ramps, walk in showers and any modifications related to accessilbility are funded through the RAMP program – this is a provincially funded program. Siksika housing will help with the application process. To be eligible for ramp funding, you must meet the following criteria:
- 65 and over, using a 4 wheeled walker full time (or wheelchair full time)
- 65 and under, using wheelchair full time
To submit an application to the RAMP program, please contact us for a referral at housing@siksikanation.com
Further information is available at https://www.alberta.ca/residential-access-modification-program.aspx
Home Ownership Program
Vacant boarded homes will be drawn to eligible nation members through a lottery. To begin the process, please enter signup to pre-qualify!
Disclaimer: Renovation costs are estimates only provided by Siksika Housing. Approved nation members for this program should complete their own cost estimates prior to securing financing. A 25 percent contingency will be added to financing to cover any unforeseen expenses during the home renovation. Not all Applicants to this program can be accommodated due to the limited number of homes available.