Application Process
What is Needed?
Review the following Checklist required to complete a full application with Brantford Native Housing:
1. Single Proof of Indigenous Ancestry- examples include but are not limited to;
a) Native Status Card
b)Letter from Band
c)Affiliated family member proof of lineage along with your brith certificate
Note - for larger household applications, the majority (50%) of family members must be of Indigenous Ancestry and in need of housing due to homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness.
2. A completed Brantford Native Housing application form returned to staff at BNH. Housing Application Forms are available at Brantford Native Housing's main office during office hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure to select the appropriate housing suited best to your needs. Kindly refer to the list of housing options to the right.
Completed application may be submitted in person or emailed to cmartin@brantfordnativehousing.com. When sending in your information, please make sure to include all necessary documentation included in your email.
Note - all applications are kept confidential. Application that are not deemed urgent or a priority will be placed on our waitlist for housing. Kindly make sure to provide us with your up to date information so that our staff can follow up with you on your application.
1. Single Proof of Indigenous Ancestry- examples include but are not limited to;
a) Native Status Card
b)Letter from Band
c)Affiliated family member proof of lineage along with your brith certificate
Note - for larger household applications, the majority (50%) of family members must be of Indigenous Ancestry and in need of housing due to homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness.
2. A completed Brantford Native Housing application form returned to staff at BNH. Housing Application Forms are available at Brantford Native Housing's main office during office hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure to select the appropriate housing suited best to your needs. Kindly refer to the list of housing options to the right.
Completed application may be submitted in person or emailed to cmartin@brantfordnativehousing.com. When sending in your information, please make sure to include all necessary documentation included in your email.
Note - all applications are kept confidential. Application that are not deemed urgent or a priority will be placed on our waitlist for housing. Kindly make sure to provide us with your up to date information so that our staff can follow up with you on your application.
Types of Housing BNH Offers
Transitional Housing
Residents in our transitional homes can stay in our facilities for up to 1-year while focusing on attaining affordable housing in the community. It is important to note BNH transitional units are not emergency shelters or emergency treatment centres.
Affordable Housing
Brantford Native Housing offers various affordable housing units and is able to place applicants in housing specific to their household needs. Our long-term affordable housing portfolio is geared to support famillies who are having difficulties meeting full average market rents and/or to continue helping households in their transition along the housing continuum who are trying to attain full market rental living.