Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office

Application

Copy of the housing policy and all related building applications/housing forms available at the Band Office

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Fees

None

Contacts

Theresa Thompson - Housing Assistant and Tenant Coordinator
807-229-1749 Ext 241 * theresa.thompson@picriver.com
Daniel Michano - Capital Housing Director
807-229-1749 Ext 240 * daniel.michano@picriver.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests

Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

Offers the following services:

Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
Receives and reviews applications for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants and ensures work is completed
Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars

Also responsible for:

Providing assistance in the development of community infrastructure including roads, buildings, subdivision planning and mapping
Providing assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects
Development and maintenance of all documents and forms related to housing including leases, releases and notices

Housing Department