Who is eligible
Seniors (65+) who are:
- Living on a low income (income will be verified)**
- Unable to do basic house or yard work
- Without family or community assistance
**Current maximum annual household income levels are eligible under current LICO income rates:
- 1 person $22,637.00
- 2 persons $28,182.00
- 3 persons $34,646.00
Generally there is a waiting period for all services with the exception of urgent situations to eliminate by-law complaints. The current waiting periods are:
- Basic yard work and snow removal, depends on particular city quadrant, 2 - 3 months
- Painting and minor repair, 2 - 3 years
- Housecleaning depends on particular city quadrant, approximately 3 months
How to access home maintenance services
- Call 3-1-1 or call the City Links office Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 403-974-3127
- No referral necessary
Cost
- House cleaning, yard work and snow removal services: free of charge
- House cleaning clients must provide cleaning products and equipment
- Yard work clients must provide garbage bags
- Labour for painting and repair work: free of charge
- Clients pay wholesale cost of paint, lumber and other supplies
