The Affordable Services Program is a coordinated community response that provides eligible residents with increased access to supports aimed at making Devon a livable community for all.
With one application, the Affordable Services Program provides access to multiple community supports and services.
This program is for residents with affordability challenges. It allows residents to sign up at one location and to understand what supports are available across town.
To qualify for the program, applicants must fall within specific household incomes and the discounts are variable, depending on the service and family dynamic. There are four main brackets, divided into three categories:
A or B refers to the potential business discounts and will be indicated on your ID Card for easy reference. This is only applicable if the business offers different tier discounts, otherwise all card holders will be eligible.
To apply for the program please download the Resident Affordability Program Form, collect from the office, or request a fillable PDF via email. Complete the application for you and all relevant household members, then call for an appointment to get it processed with the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) at 780-987-8308. Please bring all required documentation. Digital copies are of documents are accepted.
Resident Affordability Program Application (Fillable form)
You will need to bring the following documentation:
1. Proof of Income:
2. Proof of Residency for at least four months** with one of the following:
**for those in month-to-month rentals or short-term leases, you will be required to provide proof of Devon residency for a minimum of nine months to qualify. Our FCSS staff will work with you if this applies to your situation.
3. Proof of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Closed Work Permit is not required, but may be asked for.
ID Card. Eligible individuals are provided with a Resident Affordability Program Identification card, and will have a chance to sit down with FCSS staff to discuss affordability supports in Devon. The ID card is specific for businesses that may be signed up to the program. This is future development.
Town of Devon Services and Discounts
*The Devon Transit discounts are applicable only to in-town trips and will not be available until early summer.
COMING SOON
No. In order to be consistent and fair, the thresholds are firm. We are committed to evaluating the program annually and will review and/or change the thresholds as required.
No. The Resident Affordability Program is for Devon residents only. We recognize that there are many individuals who are a part of the community but do not reside in Devon. There may be other options that we can explore. Please come in and talk with Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).
Resident Affordability Program Business Partner Application: Where Business Meets Community
Are you a local business owner? We are looking for you to join us as we work toward increasing access to supports aimed at making Devon a livable community for all.
The Resident Affordability Program connects qualified applicants with discounts and offers to programs, services, transportation, and recreation so that they can participate more fully in their community and have an increased sense of wellbeing. To help build the program, we need your help! If you are a business interested in impacting affordability for low-income families and individuals, your engagement in the program can support those who need it most.
You get to decide how you want to support the program!
Businesses who participate in the Resident Affordability Program determine their own exclusive discount levels or offers to qualified participants. You can choose if you want to support all three categories at the same level (e.g. 20% discount) or if you want to do it for one or two, or different discounts for the different income brackets (e.g. 20% for A, 15% for B). The ID card will show you which category they are eligible for.
To sign up as a business partner, fill out the Business Partner Application Form and send it to FCSS@devon.ca
Affordability Program Business Application (Fillable form)
Call 780-987-8325 or email fcss@devon.ca