Common use of Prioritization Clause in Contracts

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and Labrador. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and Labrador. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC YHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC YHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC YHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorYukon. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need be prioritized in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. this includes NHS vulnerable populations include (such as women and children fleeing domestic violence, ; seniors, ; Indigenous peoples, ; people with disabilities, ; those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, ; homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, ; veterans, ; racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC ) and may also include other local vulnerable groupsgroups in Housing Need, which will be specified and mutually agreed-to in the Action Plan. BCHMC may prioritize these vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. ii. Households in Support existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Needsupport: (i) households in Housing Need living in Community Housing; (ii) households living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or and (iii) households on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC BCHMC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population as mutually agreed-to in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorBritish Columbia. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC PEIHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC PEIHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC PEIHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorPEI. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC MHO will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC MHO may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT Ontario initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC MHO can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorOntario. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC MHO will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC MHO may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC MHO can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorOntario. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island Housing Corporation will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island Housing Corporation may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island Housing Corporation can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and Labrador▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Island. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC SHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC SHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC SHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorSaskatchewan. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC MHO will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC MHO may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC MHO can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorOntario. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC Nunavut Housing Corporation will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC Nunavut Housing Corporation may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC Nunavut Housing Corporation can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorNunavut. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC NWTHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC NWTHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC NWTHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorNorthwest Territories. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC Nunavut Housing Corporation will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC Nunavut Housing Corporation may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC Nunavut Housing Corporation can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorNunavut. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC SHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC SHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC SHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorSaskatchewan. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC MHRC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC MHRC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC MHRC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorManitoba. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC BCHMC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC BCHMC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC BCHMC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorBritish Columbia. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC Housing Nova Scotia will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC Housing Nova Scotia may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT Nova Scotia initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC Housing Nova Scotia can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorNova Scotia. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).

Prioritization. The HB shall prioritize households in Housing Need in the following order: i. Vulnerable households: NLHC NBHC will prioritize vulnerable populations to address local housing challenges. NHS vulnerable populations include women and children fleeing domestic violence, seniors, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addiction issues, homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness, veterans, racialized communities, and young adults. NLHC NBHC may also include other local vulnerable groups, which will be specified in the Action Plan. ii. Households in existing or new Community Housing: this includes households in greatest need living in Community Housing that are not currently receiving affordability support such as rent supplements or shelter allowances. The HB may support households in Housing Need: : (i) living in Community Housing; (ii) living in new community housing built under other NHS and PT initiatives; or (iii) on community housing wait lists. Where there is no Community Housing or if Community Housing is oversubscribed, the HB may support households in Housing Need living in the private rental market; and iii. Vulnerable Homeowners in Severe Housing Need: where Community Housing or affordable private rental market is limited or absent, the HB may support homeowners in Severe Housing Need provided that NLHC NBHC can demonstrate that the household is a vulnerable population in the Action Plan and subject to asset testing by Newfoundland and LabradorNew Brunswick. Severe Housing Need means a household that is in Housing Need and that spends at least 50% of its before-before tax income on Housing (“Severe Housing Need”).