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How to apply for subsidized housing

This section explains how to apply for subsidized housing. Many subsidized housing developments are members of The Housing Registry.  The Housing Registry allows individuals to apply once and express interest in a variety of housing developments listed on the Registry. Each housing developments not listed on The Housing Registry need to be applied to separately. 

Subsidized housing vacancies are limited, and many thousands of people are waiting for housing. To increase chances of being selected for a unit, we recommend that applicants include a wide range of developments from The Housing Registry on the application form as well as apply directly to developments not listed on the Registry.


Step-by-step directions
Follow the links below to get step-by-step directions for applying to subsidized housing:   

More information on subsidized housing is available by downloading the Subsidized Housing in BC or  How to Apply brochures.


Download a copy of Application Form
Click on the links below to download The Housing Registry Application Form and Housing Registry Supplemental Application Form: 

More information on The Housing Registry Application Form and how to complete it can be found under Step 2 - Apply to The Housing Registry . For directions on how to complete the Housing Registry Supplement Application Form, click here.

Programs available by referral
For information on programs that are available by referral only, including programs for seniors, individuals with mental illness or recovering from problematic substance use, please click here .

Programs with a separate application process
Some programs have a separate application process. For more information on how to apply to the following programs, please click the links below:

Information in other languages
How to Apply For Subsidized Housing is available in the following languages:

Subsidized Housing in British Columbia is available in the following languages:

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