Are you eligible for affordable rental housing?
Low-market housing is for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. The rent is equal to or lower than market level rents.
Eligibility for low-market rental housing is based on your income level, and depends on the size of the unit you will be renting.
Unit sizes are determined by the National Occupancy Standards (click here for details):
- No more than two and no less than one person per bedroom
- Spouses and couples share a bedroom
- Parents do not share a bedroom with their children
- Dependents (e.g., children) aged eighteen or over do not share a bedroom
- Dependents (e.g., children) of the opposite sex age five or over do not share a bedroom
Income Limits
Your income must be within the Housing Income Limits listed below for your unit size. Please use your income before taxes (gross income).
| Unit Size | Annual Household Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $36,500 |
| 2-bedroom | $38,500 |
| 3-bedroom | $42,000 |
If you meet the Housing Income Limits and would like to apply, please visit our Apply for Housing page for more information, and to download the required documentation.
Additional Housing Resources
We encourage you to take a look at the following additional housing resources:
- British Columbia’s Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)
- British Columbia’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
- Life Cycle Housing (Powell River)