Eligibility

Subsidized housing is long-term housing where the rent is calculated based on total household income. There are typically more people applying for housing than vacant units. The housing provider selects tenants on a first-come first-served basis from the qualified applicant pool when units become available.

Who is Eligible? 

You may be eligible if your household meets all the following conditions:

1. One of the following household groups:

   • Family

   • Senior (55+)

   • Person with Disabilities

   • Single people or couples at risk of homelessness

2. Reside in British Columbia (priority to residents of Kitimat-Stikine Area B)

3. Meet residency requirements (see below)

4. Below threshold for income and assets

The housing provider may complete additional checks to assess a household’s ability to uphold the obligations of a tenancy agreement. These may include: 

• Updated information on household members, income, and assets

• Reference checks

• Personal interviews

• Information from public sources such as Court Services Online and police websites

• Consent for a credit or criminal record check

Applicants may be required to sign a tenancy agreement and addendum covering topics on pets, parking, laundry, smoking, crime-free housing, etc.