Housing Department Bridge River Indian Band

Bridge River Indian Band

The Housing Coordinator is Annessa Terry; some of duties includes Property Management of rental units, renovations, general maintenance records, tenant counseling, and new construction. The Housing Coordinator also sits on the Xwisten Housing Committee; which brings community seminars, and Yard Beautification.

Housing Department

Is basically the property management of the housing program for Bridge River Indian Band.

There are a variety housing projects in Bridge River, rental units, social housing, and privately owned homes in Bridge River.

The housing program is continuously growing as the population of Bridge River grows.

Housing Department

The Xwisten Housing Committee (XHC) began in 2004 to address the concerns regarding housing policies and procedures. There are community members that participate in the XHC and the Housing Coordinator is there for technical assistances. The XHC meets every last Monday of the Month.

Each Year the XHC develops a set of Tasks for the year; but mostly enjoy hosting the annual Yard Beautification Contest. This contests encourages community members to beautify their yards for fundraised Prizes.

Xwisten Housing Committee

The current application process is simple at this time.

· Write a letter to the Housing Department, indicating the space required, all individuals that would be living in the unit, type of employment, and current living conditions.

· There may be a waiting list, if so don’t despair, please re-submitting your letter as necessary.

· Once a unit is available for rent, it is first priority of sequence; provided the unit fits the number in the family and room available in the unit. If there is an emergency situation or unusual circumstances, this may be reviewed.

· Band members are always priority.

Application Process for Housing/Rentals

The Chief and Council are currently revising and reviewing a Xwisten Housing Policy, and is expected to be implemented.

The current copy can be review by clicking on the Draft Housing Policy: Xwisten Housing Policy

PH: 250-256-7423 ext. 229 FX: 250-256-7999

Housing Policy: Draft