Housing Department

The Sechelt Band Housing Authority was established in 1980 by Declaration of Trust and operates within the Sechelt Band Administration.  The current elected Trustees Bev Dixon, Carol Louie, Daphne Paul, and Melodie Pierre have just been joined by Dawn August.  Their term of office continues to February 29, 2012.  The Trustees administer the program for all Band member homes on Sechelt Band Lands in accordance with policy and within a budget approved by the Council.  The Housing Director, Lynne Quinn assists by implementing the decisions of the Trustees and managing daily operations including documentation for applications and allocations, repairs, appliance purchases, construction and renovation financing.  The Housing Clerk, Amber Dixon assists the Director with daily operations.  Our bookkeeping is done under the direction of our accountant, Donald Piche.  Housing staff act as liaison for Band members, Trustees, Council, inspectors, contractors, suppliers, repairmen, and funding sources (CMHC, INAC, RBC).

Band members 19 years of age or more are eligible to apply for Housing on Band lands: There are currently 168 names on our Housing Applicant's list.  Trustees continue to work on arrears collection in order to increase funds available for renovations and construction.  

Our focus for 2011/12 is to make arrangements with Band members or finalize legal actions to bring the rent and mortgage arrears down.  We have changed to a new software program for our financial records to provide statements more regularly to assist Band members in their personal budgeting for housing.   Trustees and staff will be attending new housing workshops and plan to  develop new methods and strategies to assist Band members with housing issues as it is rated as a number one priority for the community.

Housing Application