Sustainable Housing Department

06/08/2026

CMHC and SHD rental homes will receive weekly yard maintenance throughout the summer (weather depending). This will continue until fall of 2026. SHD clients will be advised when the service will be stopped for the season.

📆 This chart shows on what day of the week workers will be onsite to provide yard maintenance.

PLEASE ENSURE:
✅ All personal items, pet waste, and yard debris are removed prior to your
scheduled service day.
✅ Pets are secured inside your unit during yard maintenance.
✅ Your yard is properly prepared on your designated day, so we can complete the scheduled work. If the yard is not ready or your pets are outside, work will resume the following week once your property is ready for access.

Friendly reminder, as part of the Housing Policy, it is SHD client’s responsibility to ensure homes and yards are kept orderly and in a condition that allows for maintenance of your unit.

Huy tseep q’u siiem for your cooperation.

06/03/2026

Proper air circulation is key to protecting your home from mold, stuffy conditions and can even save you money on your energy bill.

For more Maintenance Tips please visit the SHD website: https://cowichantribes.com/housing/maintenance-tips

05/30/2026

Let's talk about Paying Rent 🏡💲

Did you know ⁉️ Rent payments directly affect our department’s ability to maintain our rental units and to build more rental units for those in need of housing.

05/28/2026

🏠 Reminder: Homeowners Health & Safety Renovation Project

** Send in your application before Sunday, May 31, 2026!

This is a reminder for on-reserve homeowners that they may be eligible to apply for the 2026 Homeowners Health & Safety Renovation Project.

Through this program, up to $95,000 per eligible home may be available to help complete important health and safety renovations that improve the safety, livability, and longevity of your home.

You may be eligible if you:
• Are a Cowichan Tribes member who owns and lives in your on-reserve home
• Can provide proof of home ownership
• Have not received this funding in the past 10 years
• Have a home that needs renovations to address health and safety concerns

The first step is to submit an application for a Property Condition Assessment, which will identify what repairs are needed for your home to qualify for funding.

Please note: If the assessment identifies repairs that exceed $95,000, HOMEOWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COVERING THE ADDITIONAL COSTS.

Get more information or apply here:
https://cowichantribes.com/housing/reserve-housing/2026-homeowners-health-safety-renovation-project

Applications can also be dropped off at the Sustainable Housing Department, 5742 Allenby Rd.

For more information, please call (250) 715-3302.

05/28/2026

** UPDATE: Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 am

The First Nations Health Authority has rescinded the Boil Water Advisory that was issued following the force main break. Water quality sampling has confirmed there is no contamination and the water is safe for consumption.

Huy tseep q'u for everyone's cooperation and patience

** BOIL WATER ADVISORY – MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026, 2:52PM**

Due to a water main leak that requires repair, water was shut off to homes on Stotlou Crescent, including Units 2803-1-4, 2812-1-4, 2809-1-4, 2819-1-4, and 2816-1-3.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has recommended a precautionary boil water advisory for residences where the water was shut off (in areas in red on the map).

Until further notice, water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, bathing babies, and any form of consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for AT LEAST 1 minute. Cool before use.

Toilets can continue to be flushed.

Sampling and testing will start on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will be in place until further notice. Water sampling takes at least two days to complete.

Notices will be delivered to all affected homes but please share with family and friends in these areas.

We will provide regular updates.
Huy tseep q’u.

05/27/2026

A quick yard check goes a long way!

As part of Schedule C, tenants are responsible for keeping lawns and yards maintained. This includes managing weeds and moss, filling driveway potholes, and keeping yards free of unused items. It helps keep our community clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

Click here to find out more-->https://cowichantribes.com/.../2880/Schedule_C_CURRENT.pdf

If you are a client or Elder who is unable to complete proper home maintenance, contact our department so we can help you determine next steps. Call the Sustainable Housing Team at (250) 715-3302 or email [email protected].

05/26/2026

Please note the updated dates for bin locations and please ensure that when using the bins you sort your items based on available signage!

Need more information? Please contact (250) 715-3302 for more information.

05/25/2026

Please note there is a precautionary Boil Water Advisory on Stotlou Crescent.

Affected tenants should follow the precautions outlined below. If you have questions, please contact They'she'num' (Public Works) at (250) 715-3377.

Huy tseep q'u siiem.

** UPDATE: Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 am

The First Nations Health Authority has rescinded the Boil Water Advisory that was issued following the force main break. Water quality sampling has confirmed there is no contamination and the water is safe for consumption.

Huy tseep q'u for everyone's cooperation and patience

** BOIL WATER ADVISORY – MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026, 2:52PM**

Due to a water main leak that requires repair, water was shut off to homes on Stotlou Crescent, including Units 2803-1-4, 2812-1-4, 2809-1-4, 2819-1-4, and 2816-1-3.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has recommended a precautionary boil water advisory for residences where the water was shut off (in areas in red on the map).

Until further notice, water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, bathing babies, and any form of consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for AT LEAST 1 minute. Cool before use.

Toilets can continue to be flushed.

Sampling and testing will start on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will be in place until further notice. Water sampling takes at least two days to complete.

Notices will be delivered to all affected homes but please share with family and friends in these areas.

We will provide regular updates.
Huy tseep q’u.

05/25/2026

Stay safe around wood stoves!

- Ensure the materials you are burning are intended for use in a wood stove and do not overfill.
- Use only DRY seasoned firewood and store at least 1 metre from wood stove.
- Ventilation is important for safety.
- Keep a working fire extinguisher close by.
- ENSURE you have a working carbon monoxide and smoke detector in the room with the wood stove. Test regularly.

Friendly reminder: Wood stoves should be cleaned each year.

If you are a Cowichan Elder who needs support to maintain your wood stove, please contact the Sustainable Housing Department Intake Team at (250) 715-3302.

05/23/2026

Huy tseep q’u to those who have reached out for assistance with pest control in your home. We will continue working together towards creating healthy and safe homes for our families.

If there are any signs of pests in your home, please contact a Sustainable Housing Department Intake Clerk at (250) 715-3302 for support.

Please pass this Information along to your loved ones, and if they are unable to call, please contact us on their behalf.

ANYONE can be affected by pests. EVERYONE can stop their spread.