Housing Programs
Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program (SNARP)
To support our community affected by the health and housing crisis, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation Council helps with rent through the Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program (SNARP). SNARP was established in 2021 and we are currently in Year 4 of this program. Council has made a commitment to fund SNARP until the end of Year 5. Continuation of this program after Year 5 is based on the availability of funds.
Administered by Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵw̱xwú7mesh Housing Society (Hiy̓ám̓ Housing), this program will provide eligible tenants with up to $250 – $750 per month, for up to one year, paid directly to the eligible renter. The supplement is designed to help low and moderate-income Squamish Citizen renters facing financial hardship. Those currently living in housing with rent subsidized by any level of government will not qualify for this program.
Program Objectives
- To support Squamish Citizens paying unaffordable market rents;
- To support our women, children and families who are fleeing violence; Our slhenlhánay̓ (women) and mén̓men (children) are sacred to us. Including LGBTQAI2S+ (Two-Spirited);
- To financially support our vulnerable populations; Elders (55+) and Citizens with disabilities.
SNARP Year 5 (2025-2026) Applications
We are now accepting applications for both renewal and new applicants! To be eligible for either funding stream, you must submit a completed and signed application along with all supporting documents by the deadline.
Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected], or mailed/dropped off at:
Hiy̓ám̓ Housing
Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program (SNARP)
336 West 4th Street
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1J1
Are you currently receiving the SNARP subsidy? If yes, download the application below. Renewal applications must be received in our office no later than 4:00 pm on May 20, 2025.
Download: Renewal Application
Are you a new applicant to SNARP? If yes, download the application below. New applications must be received at our office no later than 4:00 pm on June 5, 2025.
Download: New application
Download: Program Guide
Download: Program Q&A
Housing Programs
Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program (SNARP)
To support our community affected by the health and housing crisis, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation Council helps with rent through the Squamish Nation Assistance with Rent Program (SNARP). This program is a pilot program, and we are currently in Year 3 of this program. Continuation of this program is based on the availability of funds.
Administered by Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵw̱xwú7mesh Housing Society (Hiy̓ám̓ Housing), this program will provide eligible tenants with up to $250 – $750 per month, for up to one year, paid directly to the eligible renter. The supplement is designed to help low and moderate-income Squamish Citizen renters facing financial hardship. Those currently living in housing with rent subsidized by any level of government will not qualify for this program.
Program Objectives
- To support Squamish Citizens paying unaffordable market rents;
- To support our women, children and families who are fleeing violence; Our slhenlhánay̓ (women) and mén̓men (children) are sacred to us. Including LGBTQAI2S+ (Two-Spirited);
- To financially support our vulnerable populations; Elders (55+) and Citizens with disabilities.
Hiyám̓ Home Loan Program (HHLP)
To support our mandate to bring the community home within a generation, Hiy̓ám Housing launched the first phase of the home loan program in October 2021. This program provides Squamish Nation people with an opportunity to get a bank loan, similar to a mortgage, to construct a home. Administered by Hiy̓ám Housing this program is part of an affordable and equitable strategy to house the Squamish community along the spectrum of need and all income levels.
Each phase that we roll out will include home construction loans and additional expanded program options. If the Nation person does not meet the bank’s loan eligibility requirements, those members will not qualify for this program.
Program Objectives
- Promote home ownership pride and responsibility.
- Address higher income earners need for housing in the community.
- Provide home loan support in an equitable and accountable manner.
- Protect and enhance the Nation’s and owners’ investment in housing.
- Share the responsibility for housing between the Nation and People.
Phase 2 of the Hiy̓ám̓ Home Loan Program
The expanded program options for Phase 2 include:
1. Single-family dwellings to be built on ten (10) lots allocated from Squamish Nation to individual Nation people;
2. Single-family dwellings to be built on five (5) Member-owned lots or for those who have a lot transferred into their name;
3. Five (5) renovations: this includes a renovation to complete the unfinished basement of a home that a Nation person owns to house other family members.
Refer to the Program Guide and FAQ below for detailed information.
Download: HHLP Program Guide
Download: HHLP FAQ
Download: HHLP Timeline
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS CLOSED
