The Links Housing Co-operative was developed in 1992 and was built in two phases.
Phase I was completed in November 1992 and consists of 19 units, 10 of which are subsidized and 9 of which are market. In a subsidized unit the housing charge (monthly rent) is based on 30% of the household’s gross monthly income.
Phase II was completed in June of 1995 and consists of 12 units, which are allocated as 8 subsidized and 4 market.
We are a non-profit housing co-operative, and collectively, the members pay the mortgage of the Co-operative.
Phase I is granted funds from the Federal Housing Ministry under the direction of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Phase II is granted funds from the Provincial Housing Ministry under the direction of the British Columbia Housing and Management Commission (BCHMC). Therefore we are regulated by these government bodies to some degree.
Committee Descriptions
Each member of the Links Housing Co-op is required to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per month in some capacity to assist the functioning of the co-operative. Here are some of the committees members can volunteer for:
Board of Directors: responsible for the operation of the Co-op.
Member Selection: co-ordinates orientation meetings, performs interviews and provides member education.
Maintenance: organizes work parties, assigns tasks and inspects units.
Member Participation: consists of members who choose to do specific tasks as opposed to sitting on a committee.
Social: builds community through social activity
Newsletter
Playground
Emergency Preparedness
Policies:
Pets: One pet (dog or cat) per unit shall be considered admissible for approval. Two pets may be considered, depending on the circumstances. No more than two non-caged pets (2 cats or 1 dog & 1 cat) may reside in one household. Only one dog is permitted per unit. A second pet fee would apply (see policy for pet fee amounts).
Guests: We are governed by BCMHC and CMHC to monitor household size and incomes. Should you have a long-term guest (longer than a month) you are required to contact the Administrator to apply for approval from the Board of Directors.
Participation: Each member is required to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per month in some capacity to assist the Co-op. Attendance at General Membership meetings is mandatory. Failure to be involved may be grounds for termination of membership.
Annual Inspections: We are required to inspect each unit annually.
Responsibilities:
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Pay monthly housing charges promptly
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Maintain your unit as though it were your own home
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Protect and maintain common grounds (grass cutting/snow shoveling) & participate in the management of the co-op
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Maintain good relations with neighbors
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Follow Co-op rules and policies