This section provides information for tenants in subsidized housing. BC Housing manages all public housing developments in the Province of British Columbia.

Subsidized housing is also available in buildings managed by non-profit societies or co-operatives. The information provided below will assist tenants in determining whether or not they live in public housing and what programs are available to them.

Click here for more information on the types of subsidized housing.

Public housing developments

BC Housing owns and manages 7,800 units of public housing throughout the province. These buildings provide subsidized housing for lower income families, people with disabilities and seniors

To determine whether or not you are a tenant in a public housing development, click here to refer to a complete list of public housing developments .

Tenants in public housing developments managed by BC Housing have access to a variety of services aimed to create and sustain healthy communities. For more information on these services, please click on the links below.

Tenant services provides information on a variety of programs available to public housing tenants, including: community and social activities, youth work experience and health and social support.
Maintenance & emergencies provides contact information in case of emergencies for public housing tenants.
Tenant handbook is available to all public housing tenants to answer basic questions about living in subsidized housing.
Tenant forms
Public Housing Advisory Council
Frequently asked questions

Seniors' Supportive Housing (SSH)
If you are a tenant interested in the Seniors' Supportive Housing program, click here .

Non-profit and co-op tenants
BC Housing also provides subsidies to non-profit societies and housing co-operatives that run affordable housing developments. If you live in one of these buildings, this website lists links to useful information.

Information for other renters

Many people who rent in the private market also come to our website looking for information. We have listed some links to programs and other useful information.

Email notifications
Tenants in public developments can register to receive email notifications for tenant information as it becomes available. For example, when the News for You, the tenant newsletter, is available on the website. This link will take you to the email notifications page then just select "tenant information".\

Who to contact

Click here to find out who to contact for housing information