About
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Housing Department is committed to maximizing safe, affordable, quality homes for TteS Members. The Housing Department is a not-for-profit department within the organization, with the purpose to create a self-sustaining housing program. This allows for the organization and membership to build, buy, rent, and repair homes according to community needs and priorities. Members can access housing related essentials through various internal/external funding programs and rental accommodation. TteS will encourage independent building, maintenance and homeownership.
Emergency Contacts
- Emergency (Police, Fire and Ambulance)
- T: 911
- RCMP Rural Detachment Non-Emergency
- T: 250-314-1800
- Gas Leak? Call Fortis BC
- T: 1-800-663-9911
- Power outage? Call BC Hydro
- T: 1 800 224 9376
Housing
Rental opportunities exclusive to TteS members
On reserve rentals
Thank you for your interest in becoming a tenant! TteS offers rental opportunities to TteS members only. We have 60+ units that offer Ttes single-family, TteS elders and low-income members a home. These homes range from affordable, and accessible, depending on your source of income and need for additional support services
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to pay for your rent?
- Deductions: TteS employees or contractors can request TteS payroll to allocate a percentage towards rent/arrears. Ensure you follow up with the Payroll Department.
- Debit/Cash: Please go to the Accounts Receivable Department to complete the payment.
- Pre-authorized payments: Please go to the Accounts Receivable Department to complete the payment. Ensure you have the right date to avoid any fees.
- Online Payments
- Open your banking app or website and login
- Select “pay bill”
- Select “add payee” Search “Kamloops Indian Band GENERAL” or “Kamloops Indian Band PHASE 14-20”
- Add payee account number
- Check your Financial Statement for your account number or contact TteS Finance Department
What available units do you have?
How do I apply to a unit?
Are utilities included in rent?
Are appliances included?
Is Tenant Insurance provided?
Am I guaranteed a unit now that I am on the waiting list?
On reserve homeowners
Owning a home means certain financial obligations for maintenance and upkeep, these costs are the sole responsibility of the Homeowner. TteS provides some limited assistance to Homeowners as set out in this section. The Housing Manager will strictly enforce the approved budgets and amounts allotted for each Privately-Owned Home in a fair, transparent, and equitable manner.
Subject to available funds and annual approval of by Council, TteS will provide a subsidy to Homeowners for annual repairs and maintenance for Privately-Owned Homes. This subsidy is only available for the primary residence of a Member.
If you seek reimbursement for home repair or maintenance related expenses, please provide your paid receipts to the Housing Coordinator or Renovations Coordinator for them to review your request.
Contact TteS Housing Coordinator / TteS Renovations Coordinator
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TteS Homeowner Renovations
The Housing Department can assist and submit applications with various external renovation funding programs (i.e. CMHC, ISC, guaranteed renovations loans, etc.).
All external funding requests for renovations are determined by certain eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet these requirements in order to be eligible.
If interested, please email the TteS Renovations Coordinator
Separately from TteS, a homeowner can also apply to a loan individually for renovations. (i.e., line of credit, on reserve lender to refinance your home, etc.)
TteS Homeowner Insurance
TteS Homeowners are eligible to reimbursement up to a maximum of $1,284 per annum for their home insurance. Customize your insurance for your home needs (i.e., content insurance) based on the true value of your home. Submit policies and receipts to the TteS Housing Coordinator.
Requirements:
- Must be a TteS Band Member (Homeowner)
- Home must be on the reserve
- Must be bandmember’s primary residence
Building A Home
*Requests are only applicable to TteS tenants and on-reserve homeowners only*
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
Book an appointment with the TteS Housing Coordinator
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
During Business Hours
All maintenance requests via email will be received during TteS standard business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm PST.
If your maintenance request is an EMERGENCY, please call us immediately at 1-250-828-9719 and do not email.
- TteS tenants and Elder tenants contact the Tenant Relations Officer
- TteS Homeowners contact the Housing Coordinator
- TteS Homeowners that are Elders contact the Housing Renovations Coordinator
Outside of Business Hours/On Holidays
If you have a maintenance emergency that occurs outside of office hours (Mon- Fri, 8am-4:00pm) please contact our TteS Housing at (236) 597-9267. Important to note that requests will only be addressed if they are classified as Emergency and not during business hours. Any requests submitted outside of business hours directly to maintenance or staff via email or phone extension will not be received until the following business day.
If your request is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or your local emergency contact number immediately.
Maintenance emergencies include:
- no heat
- no water
- plumbing leaks
- flooding issues
- broken windows or doors due to break-in
- electrical issues, or
- after a fire
Stay Connected!
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is committed to keeping our membership informed and connected. Explore our digital platforms, including social media channels, the weekly Community Bulletin, our custom communication app, and text service - all designed to help you stay engaged with community news, events, and updates.
